Cost of living in Israel compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (HK$146) | HK$91 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (HK$113) | HK$45 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (HK$42) | HK$52 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (HK$16) | HK$27 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (HK$27) | HK$33 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (HK$54) | HK$99 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (HK$24) | HK$34 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (HK$13) | HK$40 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (HK$24) | HK$15 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (HK$118) | HK$165 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (HK$23) | HK$17 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.62 ₪ (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,201 ₪ (HK$19,000) | HK$40,684 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,593 ₪ (HK$13,615) | HK$27,569 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ (HK$1,857) | HK$1,305 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,528 ₪ (HK$11,415) | HK$24,866 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,761 ₪ (HK$7,766) | HK$15,717 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 506 ₪ (HK$1,045) | HK$806 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84 ₪ (HK$173) | HK$174 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (HK$2,465) | HK$2,775 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637 ₪ (HK$1,316) | HK$685 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (HK$80) | HK$96 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (HK$125) | HK$111 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 ₪ (HK$724) | HK$665 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (HK$446) | HK$340 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (HK$1,140) | HK$722 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (HK$991) | HK$992 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,328 ₪ (HK$310,436) | HK$186,638 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (HK$15) | HK$25 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 ₪ (HK$498) | HK$468 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (HK$50) | HK$36 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (HK$54) | HK$102 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (HK$1,209) | HK$489 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (HK$46) | HK$40 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (HK$37) | HK$29 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (HK$24) | HK$41 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (HK$33) | HK$21 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (HK$148) | HK$298 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (HK$349) | HK$417 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (HK$184) | HK$196 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (HK$482) | HK$500 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342 ₪ (HK$706) | HK$713 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ₪ (HK$121) | HK$140 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (HK$28) | HK$42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (HK$68) | HK$63 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (HK$6,562) | HK$3,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (HK$0.69) | HK$3.33 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (HK$460) | HK$633 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (HK$75) | HK$87 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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