Question 1

How far does your money go in West Jerusalem compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

West Jerusalem currently looks more expensive than the baseline market on a PPP basis, so the same income buys less day to day. We are using the country-level cost index for Israel here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is West Jerusalem cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 20% cheaper than New York City for West Jerusalem. We are using the country-level cost index for Israel here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in West Jerusalem compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 69% cheaper than New York City in West Jerusalem. We are using the country-level cost index for Israel here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in West Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 26% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 10% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Israel here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

West Jerusalem, Israel

Purchasing Power vs. United States

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