Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 218% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 180% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 180% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ (₨1,538) | ₨295 | + 422% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (₨1,160) | ₨314 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (₨397) | ₨132 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨139) | ₨62 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (₨274) | ₨91 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (₨126) | ₨39 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (₨659) | ₨202 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (₨223) | ₨149 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.97 ₪ (₨90) | ₨29 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (₨253) | ₨119 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (₨1,143) | ₨1,287 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (₨219) | ₨92 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.31 ₪ (₨120) | ₨34 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 333% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 333% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,138 ₪ (₨160,835) | ₨28,904 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,629 ₪ (₨104,305) | ₨21,209 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 589 ₪ (₨13,267) | ₨4,793 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,684 ₪ (₨105,541) | ₨17,780 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,342 ₪ (₨75,289) | ₨11,343 | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 ₪ (₨8,427) | ₨3,698 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 66 ₪ (₨1,489) | ₨588 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,509 ₪ (₨34,008) | ₨25,092 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 559 ₪ (₨12,585) | ₨8,789 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (₨601) | ₨452 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (₨1,048) | ₨293 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 80% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 193 ₪ (₨4,350) | ₨2,241 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 ₪ (₨4,074) | ₨2,664 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 378 ₪ (₨8,506) | ₨4,341 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 469 ₪ (₨10,568) | ₨2,731 | + 287% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 250% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,559 ₪ (₨3,009,235) | ₨974,519 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨163) | ₨90 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233 ₪ (₨5,255) | ₨1,151 | + 357% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 91 ₪ (₨2,042) | ₨225 | + 807% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 183% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (₨580) | ₨138 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (₨595) | ₨177 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 359 ₪ (₨8,098) | ₨941 | + 761% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (₨632) | ₨268 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨428) | ₨199 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (₨296) | ₨316 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (₨194) | ₨121 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (₨216) | ₨96 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (₨1,302) | ₨233 | + 458% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 172% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (₨3,121) | ₨1,275 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (₨1,877) | ₨501 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 536 ₪ (₨12,078) | ₨1,434 | + 742% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 282 ₪ (₨6,351) | ₨2,035 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (₨1,181) | ₨1,031 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (₨289) | ₨284 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (₨683) | ₨217 | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,269 ₪ (₨73,653) | ₨42,234 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 ₪ (₨21) | ₨2.58 | + 730% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254 ₪ (₨5,732) | ₨1,999 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (₨764) | ₨311 | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 218% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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