Jerusalem vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Jerusalem (Israel) · Overall index 61.9 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than Jerusalem.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in Jerusalem.
- Dining out in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Jerusalem.
| Item | Jerusalem | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +65% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,711 | $2,572 | +50% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,090 | $1,975 | +81% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,228 | $5,236 | +62% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,089 | $3,501 | +68% |
| Groceries | +10% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.13 | $1.19 | +5% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.09 | $3.67 | +19% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $4.36 | +17% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.88 | $3.93 | +1% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $11.9 | +9% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.55 | $11.5 | +20% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $15 | +5% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.68 | $4.97 | +6% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | $1.74 | +5% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.95 | $3.99 | +1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.76 | $5.29 | +11% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $2.49 | -1% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.12 | $2.2 | +4% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.91 | $2.49 | +30% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | $2.3 | +14% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.5 | $13.7 | +10% |
| Transport | +11% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.02 | $2.38 | +18% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.8 | $104 | +23% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.09 | $2.97 | -4% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $1.71 | +29% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.73 | $0.76 | +4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,116 | $21,733 | +3% |
| Dining out | +17% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.9 | $20.9 | +24% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $78 | $99.9 | +28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.08 | $10.2 | +26% |
| Cappuccino | $3.76 | $4.36 | +16% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.1 | $2.41 | +15% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.57 | $5.48 | -2% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.48 | $7.05 | +29% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.71 | $1.74 | +2% |
| Telecom | +6% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.3 | $48.9 | +8% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $59.5 | $59.2 | -1% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.27 | $0.3 | +11% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12 | $13 | +8% |
| Utilities & household | +13% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $131 | $136 | +4% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.18 | +6% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.96 | $4.39 | +11% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.15 | $1.39 | +21% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.8 | $21.8 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $70 | $78.7 | +12% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.1 | $13.3 | +20% |
| Men's haircut | $27.1 | $30.2 | +11% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.7 | $24.4 | +18% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,550 | $1,684 | +9% |
3,263 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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