Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 170% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 143% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 143% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (368 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (275 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (112 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (32 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (85 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (35 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (148 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (62 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.17 ₪ (27 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (48 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (249 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (60 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (40 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 245% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,522 ₪ (54,503 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,663 ₪ (39,694 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 805 ₪ (4,170 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 662% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (31,774 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (24,156 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (2,141 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 409% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 ₪ (541 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,773 ₪ (9,183 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 495 ₪ (2,565 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (149 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 ₪ (331 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 488% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 153% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (1,792 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 224 ₪ (1,162 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456 ₪ (2,361 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 492 ₪ (2,550 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,414 ₪ (727,328 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (38 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226 ₪ (1,169 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 60 ₪ (311 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 206% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (116 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (108 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (2,440 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 685% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (142 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (109 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (84 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (47 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (71 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 250% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (368 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 184% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181 ₪ (937 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (461 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (1,464 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (1,491 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (296 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 546% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (76 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (169 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 898% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742 ₪ (14,204 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (0.67 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ (1,358 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (180 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 332% | |
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TOTAL | + 170% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 522 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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