Cost of Living in Jerusalem
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Jerusalem, Israel.
Overall, the cost of living in Jerusalem is below the New York City baseline (composite index 60 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)74
Groceries index64
Dining out index60
Transport index46
Utilities index55
Median annual salary$42,109
Minimum wage$7.66/hr
Est. monthly childcare$766
Est. monthly healthcare premium$115
YoY inflation3.5%
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