Bangkok vs Jerusalem Cost of Living
Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1 — Jerusalem (Israel) · Overall index 61.9
Summary
- Overall, Jerusalem is 71% more expensive than Bangkok.
- Rent in Jerusalem is 99% more expensive than in Bangkok.
- Transport in Jerusalem is 92% more expensive than in Bangkok.
| Item | Bangkok | Jerusalem | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +99% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $785 | $1,711 | +118% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $630 | $1,090 | +73% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,512 | $3,228 | +113% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,069 | $2,089 | +95% |
| Groceries | +62% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.61 | $1.13 | +85% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.14 | $3.09 | +44% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.56 | $3.73 | +46% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.53 | $3.88 | +53% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.93 | $10.9 | +57% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.15 | $9.55 | +55% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $14.3 | +39% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.84 | $4.68 | +65% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.93 | $1.65 | +77% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.4 | $3.95 | +65% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.38 | $4.76 | +100% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.38 | $2.52 | +83% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.39 | $2.12 | +53% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $1.91 | +59% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $2.01 | +65% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.66 | $12.5 | +63% |
| Transport | +92% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.01 | $2.02 | +100% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $44.6 | $84.8 | +90% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.59 | $3.09 | +94% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.33 | +64% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.37 | $0.73 | +97% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,133 | $21,116 | +108% |
| Dining out | +74% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.84 | $16.9 | +91% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $47.5 | $78 | +64% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.21 | $8.08 | +55% |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $3.76 | +75% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $2.1 | +89% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.3 | $5.57 | +69% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $5.48 | +47% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.78 | $1.71 | +119% |
| Telecom | +46% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | $45.3 | +36% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.1 | $59.5 | +60% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.27 | +42% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $12 | +45% |
| Utilities & household | +68% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.5 | $131 | +61% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.17 | +89% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $3.96 | +71% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.67 | $1.15 | +72% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.8 | $18.8 | +74% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $37.2 | $70 | +88% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.95 | $11.1 | +40% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $27.1 | +75% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.7 | $20.7 | +63% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $991 | $1,550 | +56% |
3,221 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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