Israel Jerusalem vs Germany Karlsruhe
Germany Karlsruhe — Pick the Germany Karlsruhe — it leads these groups: Cost of living 6 People & place 2
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The short answer
Germany Karlsruhe wins this comparison with a score of 60/100, ahead of Israel Jerusalem (49).
The main differences: Population (0.8 M vs 0.3 M) · GDP per capita (country) (52126 USD vs 54777 USD) · Cost of living index (91.7 vs 73.2).
Scores are computed from 36 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 33 | 45 |
| Cost of living | 42 | 83 |
| Safety | 30 | 61 |
| Climate | 75 | 47 |
| People & place | 43 | 38 |
| Education & connectivity | 79 | 75 |
How to choose
Pick the Israel Jerusalem if you care about…
- Population 0.8 M +0.5 M vs 0.3 M
- Average temperature 18.4 °C +6.2 °C vs 12.2 °C
- Summer average 27.1 °C +4.9 °C vs 22.2 °C
- Winter average 10.1 °C +7.6 °C vs 2.5 °C
Pick the Germany Karlsruhe if you care about…
- GDP per capita (country) 54777 USD +2651 USD vs 52126 USD
- Cost of living index 73.2 +18.5 vs 91.7
- Rent index 24.2 +18 vs 42.2
- Cost + rent index 50.8 +18.3 vs 69.1
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Where they differ
17 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.8 M | 0.3 M | Israel Jerusalem |
| GDP per capita (country) | 52126 USD | 54777 USD | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Cost of living index | 91.7 | 73.2 | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Rent index | 42.2 | 24.2 | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Cost + rent index | 69.1 | 50.8 | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Groceries index | 91.2 | 68.9 | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Restaurant price index | 88.9 | 67.5 | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Local purchasing power | 107.8 | 119.1 | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Average temperature | 18.4 °C | 12.2 °C | Israel Jerusalem |
| Summer average | 27.1 °C | 22.2 °C | Israel Jerusalem |
| Winter average | 10.1 °C | 2.5 °C | Israel Jerusalem |
| Annual precipitation | 225 mm | 1093 mm | Israel Jerusalem |
| Rain days per year | 57 days | 158 days | Israel Jerusalem |
| Sunshine hours per year | 3980 h | 2846 h | Israel Jerusalem |
| Population density | 8373 /km² | 1787 /km² | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Area | 125 km² | 173 km² | Germany Karlsruhe |
| Elevation | 754 m | 121 m | Israel Jerusalem |
The record
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Economy5▾
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.8 M | 0.3 M |
| GDP per capita (country) | 52126 USD | 54777 USD |
| Average salary | 2499.9 USD | — |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3 % | — |
| Mortgage interest rate | 1.6 % | — |
Cost of living15▾
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 91.7 | 73.2 |
| Rent index | 42.2 | 24.2 |
| Cost + rent index | 69.1 | 50.8 |
| Groceries index | 91.2 | 68.9 |
| Restaurant price index | 88.9 | 67.5 |
| Local purchasing power | 107.8 | 119.1 |
| Inexpensive meal | 8362 USD | — |
| Cappuccino | 8362 USD | — |
| Milk (1 L) | 8362 USD | — |
| Bread (500 g) | 8362 USD | — |
| Eggs (12) | 8362 USD | — |
| Chicken (1 kg) | 8362 USD | — |
| Bottled water (0.33 L) | 8362 USD | — |
| Internet (monthly) | 26.2 USD | — |
| 1-bed apt (city center) | 1462.3 USD | — |
Safety4▾
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Safety index | 64.1 | — |
| Crime index | 35.9 | — |
| Safe to walk alone (day) | 7.5 /10 | — |
| Safe to walk alone (night) | 6.2 /10 | — |
Climate6▾
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18.4 °C | 12.2 °C |
| Summer average | 27.1 °C | 22.2 °C |
| Winter average | 10.1 °C | 2.5 °C |
| Annual precipitation | 225 mm | 1093 mm |
| Rain days per year | 57 days | 158 days |
| Sunshine hours per year | 3980 h | 2846 h |
People & place4▾
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population density | 8373 /km² | 1787 /km² |
| Area | 125 km² | 173 km² |
| Elevation | 754 m | 121 m |
| Population growth | 1.8 % | — |
Education & connectivity2▾
| Israel Jerusalem | Germany Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (monthly) | 838.5 USD | — |
| International school (year) | 15301.8 USD | — |
Data sources: Numbeo · Open-Meteo · Wikidata · World Bank
FAQ
Which is better, Israel Jerusalem or Germany Karlsruhe?
Germany Karlsruhe has the higher overall score (60 vs 49) and leads in Cost of living, People & place. Choose Israel Jerusalem instead if Population matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Population (0.8 M vs 0.3 M) · GDP per capita (country) (52126 USD vs 54777 USD) · Cost of living index (91.7 vs 73.2).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 36 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.