Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 156% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 147% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 147% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ (6,736 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 211% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (5,127 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 187% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (2,145 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 197% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (607 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (1,523 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (663 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (2,724 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (1,162 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (492 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (906 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 207% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (4,779 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 313% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (1,219 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 158% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (758 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 258% | |
Housing | + 285% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 285% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (1,044,286 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | + 521% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (748,393 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | + 568% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 871 ₪ (84,643 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (595,889 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 633% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (453,027 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 794% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (40,158 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 ₪ (9,744 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (184,915 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (40,778 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (2,787 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 ₪ (6,199 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 83% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (33,606 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212 ₪ (20,618 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 111% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (43,377 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 102% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (47,668 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 117% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (13,628,755 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (714 Ft) | 526 Ft | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (22,103 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 194% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ₪ (5,765 Ft) | 4,447 Ft | + 30% | |
Personal Care | + 115% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 115% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (2,181 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (2,019 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (45,750 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 290% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (2,664 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 156% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (2,044 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (1,568 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (877 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 120% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (1,340 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 215% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (6,945 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 271% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 106% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 173 ₪ (16,831 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (8,637 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 199% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (27,463 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (27,960 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 265% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (5,543 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 323% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (1,424 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 196% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (3,162 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742 ₪ (266,372 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (13 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 ₪ (16,213 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (3,460 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 214% | |
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TOTAL | + 156% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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