Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 180% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 153% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (371 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (331 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 389% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (109 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (36 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (87 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (34 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (165 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (50 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (24 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (66 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (296 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (56 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (31 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 166% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (37,169 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (31,132 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (3,131 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (26,642 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (20,199 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (2,402 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 471% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (421 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (9,821 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (2,966 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (160 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (279 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 396% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 96% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (1,243 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (854 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (2,044 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (2,600 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 232% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 201% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (798,145 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (45 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (1,375 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (581 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 215% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (159 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (154 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (2,222 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 615% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (172 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 235% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (116 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (77 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (52 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (61 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (324 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 238% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 238% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (863 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (501 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (2,783 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 654% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (1,552 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (262 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 473% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (81 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (168 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 892% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (16,000 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (4.33 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (1,484 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (202 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 525% | |
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TOTAL | + 180% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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