Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 137% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria)
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Food | + 359% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 359% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Calabar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (31,914 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 2028% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (21,658 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 766% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (9,181 ₦) | 6,000 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (3,208 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 221% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (7,230 ₦) | 640 ₦ | + 1029% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (3,200 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 ₪ (15,615 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 ₪ (5,676 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 278% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.83 ₪ (2,605 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 551% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 ₪ (5,877 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 1579% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 ₪ (27,219 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 807% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (5,199 ₦) | 800 ₦ | + 550% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (2,827 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 528% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 74% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Calabar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,326 ₪ (5,060,489 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,555 ₪ (3,375,827 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 1250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791 ₪ (353,227 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 1666% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,253 ₪ (2,793,769 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,115 ₪ (2,285,527 ₦) | 80,000 ₦ | + 2757% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 638 ₪ (284,880 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 2749% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (41,248 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,793 ₪ (801,039 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | + 1903% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 649 ₪ (289,894 ₦) | 30,000 ₦ | + 866% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (13,860 ₦) | 2,100 ₦ | + 560% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (28,051 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 243% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 243% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 ₪ (154,861 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 2997% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203 ₪ (90,793 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 808% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 530 ₪ (236,748 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 485 ₪ (216,913 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 52% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 151,819 ₪ (67,835,561 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (3,253 ₦) | 521 ₦ | + 524% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 240 ₪ (107,381 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68 ₪ (30,597 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 974% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 974% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ (10,430 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 1986% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (9,289 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 364% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (210,432 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 952% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (11,553 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 478% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (8,518 ₦) | 625 ₦ | + 1263% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (6,208 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 787% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (3,890 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 872% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (6,517 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 986% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86 ₪ (38,448 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 2463% | |
Entertainment | + 428% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 428% more expensive than in Calabar (Nigeria) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Calabar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (76,621 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 1432% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (38,296 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 666% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (126,319 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 1163% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 284 ₪ (126,726 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 2435% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ₪ (27,283 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 2628% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (6,984 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 1064% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (14,644 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 2829% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,364 ₪ (1,056,485 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (293 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 1072% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 ₪ (94,726 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 1795% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (15,973 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 3095% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 202 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
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