Cost of living in Israel compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ (HK$150) | HK$88 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (HK$116) | HK$46 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (HK$48) | HK$43 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (HK$32) | HK$33 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (HK$15) | HK$28 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (HK$61) | HK$93 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (HK$26) | HK$32 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.93 ₪ (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (HK$21) | HK$14 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (HK$109) | HK$151 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (HK$25) | HK$20 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,468 ₪ (HK$20,765) | HK$41,263 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,889 ₪ (HK$15,109) | HK$30,601 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ (HK$1,972) | HK$756 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (HK$12,315) | HK$23,709 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,195 ₪ (HK$9,200) | HK$15,335 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (HK$932) | HK$481 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (HK$211) | HK$214 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (HK$3,929) | HK$5,571 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (HK$893) | HK$1,720 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (HK$56) | HK$86 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (HK$138) | HK$94 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 48% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 ₪ (HK$756) | HK$411 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 ₪ (HK$452) | HK$364 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 434 ₪ (HK$952) | HK$552 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (HK$1,112) | HK$500 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,281 ₪ (HK$307,669) | HK$340,750 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (HK$16) | HK$23 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (HK$498) | HK$517 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (HK$42) | HK$48 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (HK$62) | HK$40 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (HK$729) | HK$300 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (HK$41) | HK$66 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (HK$43) | HK$34 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (HK$30) | HK$30 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (HK$34) | HK$25 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (HK$119) | HK$91 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162 ₪ (HK$355) | HK$416 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (HK$193) | HK$230 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (HK$676) | HK$450 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (HK$637) | HK$878 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (HK$118) | HK$177 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (HK$32) | HK$50 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (HK$69) | HK$55 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (HK$6,467) | HK$3,000 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (HK$0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ (HK$574) | HK$861 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (HK$76) | HK$69 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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