Summary of The Cost of Living in Jerusalem, Israel
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Jerusalem is $2,567.78 including rent, or $1,417.78 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Jerusalem is $3,478.57 including rent, or $2,328.57 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Jerusalem is $4,779.96 including rent, or $3,284.96 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Jerusalem ranges from $30,813.36 for a single person to $41,742.84 for a couple, and $57,359.52 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $17,013.36 for a single person to $27,942.84 for a couple, and $39,419.52 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Jerusalem, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,500.86 for a single person to $2,024.19 for a couple, and $2,798.62 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $750.86 for a single person to $1,274.19 for a couple, and $1,823.62 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Jerusalem, estimated monthly expenses range from $4,804.30 for a single person to $6,629.05 for a couple, and $9,071.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,004.30 for a single person to $4,829.05 for a couple, and $6,731.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Jerusalem is $2,850.00, which is 101.0% more than the average monthly cost of living and 279.6% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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