Cost of Living in Jerusalem
Summary of cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,327.2$ (14,125.0₪), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,203.8$ (3,929.5₪), excluding rent.
- Jerusalem is 14.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Jerusalem is, on average, 34.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 80.00 ₪ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 265.00 ₪ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 60.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 31.00 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 30.00 ₪ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 15.71 ₪ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.50 ₪ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 7.25 ₪ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.62 ₪ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.62 ₪ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 5.07 ₪ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.38 ₪ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 19.69 ₪ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 18.87 ₪ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 31.75 ₪ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.48 ₪ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.43 ₪ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.03 ₪ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.98 ₪ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.68 ₪ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.68 ₪ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 6.20 ₪ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 6.00 ₪ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 49.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 10.03 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.80 ₪ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 35.00 ₪ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8.00 ₪ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 245.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 13.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.15 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 ₪ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.36 ₪ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 164,033.00 ₪ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 158,986.67 ₪ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 814.47 ₪ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 38.38 ₪ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 100.00 ₪ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 303.33 ₪ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 104.48 ₪ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 45.00 ₪ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,158.33 ₪ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 78,333.33 ₪ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 385.00 ₪ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 300.00 ₪ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 466.67 ₪ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 483.33 ₪ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,712.29 ₪ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,370.90 ₪ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,382.10 ₪ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,836.25 ₪ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,384.99 ₪ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,889.26 ₪ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,833.33 ₪ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.00 |
Prices in Jerusalem
This city had 385 entries in the past 12 months by 66 different contributors.
Last update: 28 October 2025
Last update: 28 October 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Rehovot | 31.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Petah Tikva | 36.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rishon Leziyyon | 37.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ashdod | 37.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Holon | 37.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ramat Gan | 37.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tel Aviv-Yafo | 39.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Herzliya | 45.99 miles |
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Is somewhat accurate you can find such apartments they're usually fairly bad...
Old poor falling apart and poorly constructed...
New apartments are closer to 40,000 on the city outskirts and suburbs
Who do I talk to first about making aliya?
I don’t need financial help, just advice.
My first choice is to live near the Windmill in Jerusalem,
somewhere near the Old City. One of my uncles lived in the ‘ ‘German section’ - is it still called that? Lovely.
Where do I start? I’m in USA.