Israel vs Israel · 138 km apart
Israel
single / month
Cheaper overallIsrael
single / month
| Expense | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā | Jerusalem | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.45 | $11.13 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.80 | $44.52 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Cappuccino | $2.84 | $3.34 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $214 | $252 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.65 | $40.81 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $91.35 | $108 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.46 | $31.16 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Fitness club membership | $26.46 | $31.16 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Cinema ticket | $6.93 | $8.16 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $554 | $680 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $386 | $473 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,157 | $1,420 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Total single-person budget | $1,016 | $1,215 | Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā |
| Average net salary | $2,700 | $3,180 |
Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā runs about $1,016 versus $1,215 in Jerusalem — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Jerusalem leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ma‘alot Tarshīḥā · Full cost of living in Jerusalem