Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (146元) | 42元 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (108元) | 37元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (38元) | 15元 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (27元) | 16元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (16元) | 11元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (51元) | 50元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (24元) | 16元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (12元) | 7元 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (22元) | 7元 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (128元) | 89元 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (25元) | 9元 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (15,686元) | 12,713元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (12,116元) | 5,917元 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (1,517元) | 450元 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (11,926元) | 6,875元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (8,713元) | 3,656元 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (1,100元) | 296元 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (154元) | 100元 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (2,637元) | 1,460元 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (1,263元) | 553元 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (88元) | 43元 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 ₪ (136元) | 55元 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (684元) | 418元 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (434元) | 296元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (1,110元) | 553元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (965元) | 705元 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (321,054元) | 148,726元 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (16元) | 8元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (462元) | 228元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (49元) | 51元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (53元) | 84元 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (697元) | 114元 | + 512% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (45元) | 67元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (42元) | 57元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (28元) | 25元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (25元) | 13元 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (157元) | 85元 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (345元) | 178元 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (178元) | 109元 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (1,273元) | 1,179元 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (531元) | 320元 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (118元) | 81元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (29元) | 28元 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (65元) | 19元 | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (6,391元) | 3,924元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (0.67元) | 0.34元 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (377元) | 414元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (76元) | 25元 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,137 prices entered by 169 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 79% more expensive than in China
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