Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 121% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 246% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 246% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (8,673 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 469% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (6,311 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (2,623 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (792 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (2,142 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (846 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (3,642 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (1,481 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.06 ₪ (630 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (1,384 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (6,062 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (1,448 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (958 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 562% | |
| Housing | + 402% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 402% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,927 ₪ (1,358,873 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 992% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,127 ₪ (1,010,646 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 1195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 821 ₪ (102,103 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,161 ₪ (766,247 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (579,972 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 905% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 445 ₪ (55,331 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 ₪ (12,916 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,840 ₪ (228,819 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 466 ₪ (57,899 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (3,569 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 ₪ (8,045 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (43,023 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 224 ₪ (27,899 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 455 ₪ (56,602 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 492 ₪ (61,221 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,553 ₪ (17,479,696 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (865 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 440% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (27,982 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 ₪ (7,545 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 13% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (2,793 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (2,585 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (58,570 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (3,410 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (2,253 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (2,008 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (1,123 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 328% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (1,715 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 ₪ (9,134 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181 ₪ (22,485 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (11,084 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (35,159 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 286 ₪ (35,575 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (7,070 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (1,805 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (4,005 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742 ₪ (341,013 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (18 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ (32,595 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (4,227 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 121% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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