Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel

Summary of cost of living in Jerusalem

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 16,219 ₪
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 8,413 ₪
  • Cost of living in Jerusalem is more expensive than in 70% of cities in Middle East (4 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Jerusalem is more expensive than in 63% of cities in the World (85 out of 229)
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List of prices in Jerusalem
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 64 ₪
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 55 ₪
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 18 ₪
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 5.94 ₪
12 eggs, large 15 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5.60 ₪
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 27 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 8 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.01 ₪
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 11 ₪
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 49 ₪
2 liters of coca-cola 9 ₪
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 5.11 ₪
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 6,189 ₪
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 5,184 ₪
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 521 ₪
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 4,436 ₪
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 3,363 ₪
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 400 ₪
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 70 ₪
40” flat screen tv 1,635 ₪
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 494 ₪
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 27 ₪
Hourly rate for cleaning help 46 ₪
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 207 ₪
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 142 ₪
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 340 ₪
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 433 ₪
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 132,902 ₪
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7 ₪
Monthly ticket public transport 229 ₪
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 97 ₪
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 26 ₪
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 26 ₪
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 370 ₪
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 29 ₪
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 19 ₪
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 13 ₪
4 rolls of toilet paper 9 ₪
Tube of toothpaste 10 ₪
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 54 ₪
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 144 ₪
2 tickets to the movies 83 ₪
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 463 ₪
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 258 ₪
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 44 ₪
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 14 ₪
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 28 ₪
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,664 ₪
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.72 ₪
1 month of gym membership in business district 247 ₪
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 34 ₪
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 37 prices entered by 16 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

Jerusalem position in our World Ranking

the world
85th
out of 229
middle east
4th
out of 10

Cheapest and most expensive products in Jerusalem compared to other cities:

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