Cost of Living Comparison Between Israel and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in China are 49.5% lower than in Israel (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in China are 51.9% lower than in Israel | |
| Rent Prices in China are 57.6% lower than in Israel | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 69.8% lower than in Israel | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 38.2% lower than in Israel | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 26.0% lower than in Israel | |
Restaurants | Israel Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
70.00 ₪ (136.29 ¥) |
12.84 ₪ (25.00 ¥) |
-81.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
300.00 ₪ (584.11 ¥) |
102.72 ₪ (200.00 ¥) |
-65.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
55.00 ₪ (107.09 ¥) |
19.52 ₪ (38.00 ¥) |
-64.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
30.00 ₪ (58.41 ¥) |
3.60 ₪ (7.00 ¥) |
-88.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
30.00 ₪ (58.41 ¥) |
8.22 ₪ (16.00 ¥) |
-72.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.78 ₪ (26.83 ¥) |
12.23 ₪ (23.81 ¥) |
-11.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
9.74 ₪ (18.96 ¥) |
1.72 ₪ (3.35 ¥) |
-82.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
8.01 ₪ (15.59 ¥) |
1.10 ₪ (2.14 ¥) |
-86.3 % |
Markets | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
24.69 ₪ (48.07 ¥) |
27.48 ₪ (53.51 ¥) |
+11.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
8.11 ₪ (15.78 ¥) |
5.49 ₪ (10.69 ¥) |
-32.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
4.51 ₪ (8.77 ¥) |
1.61 ₪ (3.14 ¥) |
-64.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
13.94 ₪ (27.15 ¥) |
6.40 ₪ (12.47 ¥) |
-54.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
22.99 ₪ (44.77 ¥) |
21.64 ₪ (42.13 ¥) |
-5.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
17.13 ₪ (33.35 ¥) |
5.97 ₪ (11.63 ¥) |
-65.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
31.11 ₪ (60.56 ¥) |
19.84 ₪ (38.62 ¥) |
-36.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.22 ₪ (10.16 ¥) |
3.08 ₪ (5.99 ¥) |
-41.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.57 ₪ (6.96 ¥) |
2.29 ₪ (4.45 ¥) |
-36.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.96 ₪ (5.75 ¥) |
2.67 ₪ (5.20 ¥) |
-9.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.15 ₪ (6.14 ¥) |
2.03 ₪ (3.95 ¥) |
-35.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.23 ₪ (4.34 ¥) |
1.31 ₪ (2.55 ¥) |
-41.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 ₪ (4.55 ¥) |
1.56 ₪ (3.05 ¥) |
-33.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
6.71 ₪ (13.07 ¥) |
2.37 ₪ (4.61 ¥) |
-64.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.79 ₪ (9.32 ¥) |
2.08 ₪ (4.04 ¥) |
-56.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
40.00 ₪ (77.88 ¥) |
43.01 ₪ (83.75 ¥) |
+7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
9.24 ₪ (17.98 ¥) |
3.00 ₪ (5.85 ¥) |
-67.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.95 ₪ (21.33 ¥) |
6.59 ₪ (12.82 ¥) |
-39.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
35.00 ₪ (68.15 ¥) |
12.84 ₪ (25.00 ¥) |
-63.3 % |
Transportation | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.55 ₪ (10.81 ¥) |
1.54 ₪ (3.00 ¥) |
-72.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
225.00 ₪ (438.08 ¥) |
102.72 ₪ (200.00 ¥) |
-54.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
16.00 ₪ (31.15 ¥) |
5.14 ₪ (10.00 ¥) |
-67.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.12 ₪ (11.91 ¥) |
2.07 ₪ (4.02 ¥) |
-66.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
104.40 ₪ (203.27 ¥) |
24.65 ₪ (48.00 ¥) |
-76.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
26.94 ₪ (52.46 ¥) |
16.56 ₪ (32.25 ¥) |
-38.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
141,814.00 ₪ (276,117.30 ¥) |
76,731.92 ₪ (149,400.00 ¥) |
-45.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
146,189.15 ₪ (284,635.88 ¥) |
67,462.72 ₪ (131,352.50 ¥) |
-53.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
839.24 ₪ (1,634.04 ¥) |
197.77 ₪ (385.06 ¥) |
-76.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
43.40 ₪ (84.50 ¥) |
45.79 ₪ (89.16 ¥) |
+5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
101.55 ₪ (197.72 ¥) |
45.29 ₪ (88.17 ¥) |
-55.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
253.39 ₪ (493.37 ¥) |
158.80 ₪ (309.20 ¥) |
-37.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
67.91 ₪ (132.22 ¥) |
56.30 ₪ (109.61 ¥) |
-17.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ₪ (87.62 ¥) |
25.68 ₪ (50.00 ¥) |
-42.9 % |
Childcare | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,426.19 ₪ (6,670.92 ¥) |
1,840.66 ₪ (3,583.83 ¥) |
-46.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
35,690.41 ₪ (69,490.60 ¥) |
74,027.52 ₪ (144,134.42 ¥) |
+107.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
311.84 ₪ (607.17 ¥) |
192.39 ₪ (374.59 ¥) |
-38.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
207.49 ₪ (403.99 ¥) |
122.51 ₪ (238.54 ¥) |
-41.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
418.84 ₪ (815.50 ¥) |
283.65 ₪ (552.29 ¥) |
-32.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
464.43 ₪ (904.26 ¥) |
309.07 ₪ (601.77 ¥) |
-33.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,644.95 ₪ (9,043.89 ¥) |
1,865.56 ₪ (3,632.33 ¥) |
-59.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,551.72 ₪ (6,915.34 ¥) |
1,010.55 ₪ (1,967.59 ¥) |
-71.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,398.80 ₪ (14,405.75 ¥) |
4,104.64 ₪ (7,991.90 ¥) |
-44.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,772.32 ₪ (11,238.93 ¥) |
2,069.36 ₪ (4,029.13 ¥) |
-64.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,859.79 ₪ (5,568.12 ¥) |
2,421.73 ₪ (4,715.21 ¥) |
-15.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,238.98 ₪ (4,359.37 ¥) |
1,284.42 ₪ (2,500.82 ¥) |
-42.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Israel Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
9,570.45 ₪ (18,634.03 ¥) |
3,409.74 ₪ (6,638.90 ¥) |
-64.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.13 | 4.62 | +12.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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