What is the cost of living in Jerusalem?

The cost of living in Jerusalem is 39.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.0). Groceries are 13.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 6.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ILS 5,702 per month. Local purchasing power index is 108.3 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Israel?

In Israel, a gross salary of ILS 173,868 per year results in approximately ILS 11,865 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 18.1%). Use our Israel tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇱 Israel · #47 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Jerusalem?

Q: Should I move to Jerusalem?

Jerusalem, Israel has a cost of living 39.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.0). It is ranked #47 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 108.3 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Israel earning ILS 173,868 gross take home approximately ILS 11,865/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

39.0% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-39.0%

vs NYC

ILS 5,702

1-BR, city centre

ILS 11,865

Net take-home

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: ILS 173,868 gross/year in Israel → ILS 11,865/month net after tax (18.1% effective rate). Full Israel tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Jerusalem

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

61.0 Very expensive

Rent

40.3 Affordable

Groceries

87.0 Above average

Restaurants

94.0 Above average

Purchasing Power

108.3 Strong

Rent in Jerusalem

1-BR, city centre ILS 5,702/mo

1-BR, outside centre ILS 3,917/mo

3-BR, city centre ILS 11,448/mo

3-BR, outside centre ILS 5,773/mo

Save by going outside centre 31% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Israel take-home pay

ILS 173,868 → ILS 11,865/Net take-home (18.1% effective rate, single filer)

Full Israel tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

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🇮🇱 Tel Aviv-Yafo

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CoL index 63.4

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🇮🇱 Haifa

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CoL index 45.5

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🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Hong Kong (China)

CoL index 65.0

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