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Cost of Living in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel · Population 936,425

▲ +0% vs Israel average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₪4,496 ($1,215)
Couple, monthly₪8,185 ($2,212)
Family of four, monthly₪10,782 ($2,914)

Estimated Prices in Jerusalem

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₪41.18 ($11.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₪165 ($44.52)per meal
Cappuccino₪12.35 ($3.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₪933 ($252)per month
Monthly public transport pass₪151 ($40.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₪398 ($108)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₪115 ($31.16)per month
Fitness club membership₪115 ($31.16)per month
Cinema ticket₪30.20 ($8.16)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₪2,517 ($680)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₪1,751 ($473)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₪5,253 ($1,420)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Jerusalem is ₪11,766 ($3,180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₪4,496 ($1,215) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₪5,845 ($1,580) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₪1,751 ($473)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

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26 km away · Central

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Ramla

39 km away · Central

El‘ad

41 km away · Central

Be’er Ya‘aqov

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Reẖovot

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Other Major Cities in Israel

Tel Aviv-Yafo

Tel Aviv · pop. 1,388,400

₪5,627 ($1,521) / mo

Haifa

Haifa · pop. 600,000

₪4,496 ($1,215) / mo

Rishon LeẔiyyon

Central · pop. 249,860

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Petaẖ Tiqwa

Central · pop. 236,169

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Ashdod

Southern · pop. 220,174

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Netanya

Central · pop. 217,200

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Beersheba

Southern · pop. 209,000

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Holon

Tel Aviv · pop. 194,300

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Living in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is one of the key cities in Israel. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₪4,496 ($1,215), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₪1,751 ($473) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₪10,782 ($2,914) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₪8,185 ($2,212) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Jerusalem is ₪11,766 ($3,180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₪5,845 ($1,580) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerusalem expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₪4,496 ($1,215) per month in Jerusalem including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Israel.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Jerusalem?
A net salary of around ₪5,845 ($1,580) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Jerusalem with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Jerusalem is ₪11,766 ($3,180).
How much is rent in Jerusalem?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₪2,517 ($680) per month in the city centre and ₪1,751 ($473) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₪5,253 ($1,420).
Is Jerusalem cheaper than Israel on average?
No — Jerusalem is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Israel average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Jerusalem?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₪933 ($252) in Jerusalem. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₪41 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around ₪12 ($3).
How do transport costs in Jerusalem compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Jerusalem is estimated at ₪151 ($41). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Jerusalem are estimates based on Israel national averages adjusted for city size (population 936,425). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.