Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 79% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 103% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (63,111 Shilling) | 20,171 Shilling | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (56,263 Shilling) | 27,205 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (18,497 Shilling) | 11,977 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (6,062 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (14,818 Shilling) | 5,402 Shilling | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (5,715 Shilling) | 3,791 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (27,989 Shilling) | 19,420 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (8,585 Shilling) | 10,878 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (4,098 Shilling) | 4,117 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (11,156 Shilling) | 4,136 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (50,340 Shilling) | 32,743 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (9,532 Shilling) | 4,723 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (5,220 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 41% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (6,320,038 Shilling) | 4,084,480 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (5,293,496 Shilling) | 1,595,710 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (532,384 Shilling) | 282,572 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (4,530,072 Shilling) | 3,142,070 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (3,434,532 Shilling) | 1,260,820 Shilling | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (408,356 Shilling) | 244,374 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (71,549 Shilling) | 119,219 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (1,669,931 Shilling) | 847,924 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (504,283 Shilling) | 681,964 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (27,254 Shilling) | 26,941 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (47,391 Shilling) | 76,632 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 103% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (211,407 Shilling) | 65,735 Shilling | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (145,158 Shilling) | 91,369 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (347,558 Shilling) | 135,244 Shilling | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (442,128 Shilling) | 145,572 Shilling | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 128% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (135,711,504 Shilling) | 34,086,900 Shilling | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (7,620 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (233,750 Shilling) | 110,065 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (98,795 Shilling) | 28,104 Shilling | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 75% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (27,059 Shilling) | 14,028 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (26,161 Shilling) | 18,697 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (377,817 Shilling) | 58,216 Shilling | + 549% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (29,223 Shilling) | 17,408 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (19,699 Shilling) | 14,540 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (13,097 Shilling) | 22,898 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (8,802 Shilling) | 6,458 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (10,311 Shilling) | 5,595 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (55,155 Shilling) | 25,452 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 51% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (146,803 Shilling) | 61,497 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (85,141 Shilling) | 46,019 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (473,260 Shilling) | 108,434 Shilling | + 336% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (263,821 Shilling) | 139,126 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (44,554 Shilling) | 17,926 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (13,786 Shilling) | 13,285 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (28,498 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 554% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (2,720,622 Shilling) | 3,117,940 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (736 Shilling) | 496 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (252,334 Shilling) | 246,616 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (34,391 Shilling) | 14,877 Shilling | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 107 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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