Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 64% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 81% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (1,121 MT) | 753 MT | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (971 MT) | 358 MT | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (319 MT) | 232 MT | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (105 MT) | 82 MT | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (256 MT) | 121 MT | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (99 MT) | 76 MT | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (483 MT) | 397 MT | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (148 MT) | 110 MT | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (71 MT) | 43 MT | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (193 MT) | 60 MT | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (869 MT) | 659 MT | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (165 MT) | 83 MT | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (90 MT) | 24 MT | + 275% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (109,113 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (91,390 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (9,191 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (78,210 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (59,296 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (7,050 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (1,235 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (28,831 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (8,706 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (471 MT) | 346 MT | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (818 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 11% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (3,650 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (2,506 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (6,000 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (7,633 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 204% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (2,343,008 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (132 MT) | 74 MT | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (4,036 MT) | 885 MT | + 356% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (1,706 MT) | 921 MT | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 67% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (467 MT) | 271 MT | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (452 MT) | 523 MT | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (6,523 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (505 MT) | 267 MT | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (340 MT) | 170 MT | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (226 MT) | 268 MT | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (152 MT) | 114 MT | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (178 MT) | 92 MT | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (952 MT) | 487 MT | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 94% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (2,535 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (1,470 MT) | 600 MT | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (8,171 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (4,555 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (769 MT) | 304 MT | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (238 MT) | 114 MT | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (492 MT) | 94 MT | + 423% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (46,971 MT) | 40,788 MT | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (13 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (4,356 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (594 MT) | 116 MT | + 412% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 63 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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