🇮🇱 Israel · #19 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Jerusalem

2.7% below the Israel average

Ranked #19 of 546 cities · More expensive than 96.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to Israel average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Jerusalem

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom ILS 5,779/mo ≈ $1,927 ILS 3,947/mo ≈ $1,316 32%
3-Bedroom ILS 10,748/mo ≈ $3,585 ILS 5,754/mo ≈ $1,919 32%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.7% Average
Rent
+3.9% Average
Groceries
+1.0% Average
Restaurants
-9.2% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-11.4% Weak

Living in Jerusalem: What to Expect

Jerusalem is average by global standards (ranked #19 of 546 cities). It is 2.7% cheaper than the Israel average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Israel earning ILS 171,616 gross take home ILS 11,738/month after tax (17.9% effective rate). See full Israel tax calculator →

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