China vs Israel
Israel is about 48% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Israel
Price level (US=100) 49.8 96.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $57,236
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $56,790
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Israel
Housing & utilities 69 269
Food 130 190
Transport 82 170
Restaurants & hotels 85 215
Health 64 204
Communication 86 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Israel
Quality-of-life score 91/100 95/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 1.6
Internet users 92% 88%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Israel?
Israel is more expensive: about 48% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Israel?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $193,000 in Israel, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Israel?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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