Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 113% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 199% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 199% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (7,709 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (6,681 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (2,196 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (720 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (1,759 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (679 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (3,323 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (1,019 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (487 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (1,325 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (5,977 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (1,075 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (620 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 227% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (750,452 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (628,558 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 705% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (63,216 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (537,908 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (407,822 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (48,489 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (8,496 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (198,290 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (59,879 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (3,236 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (5,627 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (25,103 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (17,236 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (41,270 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (52,499 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (16,114,606 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (905 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 466% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (27,756 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (11,731 KZT) | 2,727 KZT | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 15% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (3,213 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (3,106 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (44,863 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (3,470 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,339 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (1,555 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (1,045 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (1,224 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (6,549 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (17,432 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (10,110 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (56,196 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (31,326 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (5,290 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (1,637 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (3,384 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (323,051 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (87 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (29,963 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (4,084 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 113% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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