Cost of living in Israel compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 71% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (6,493 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (4,873 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (2,013 Ft) | 960 Ft | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (578 Ft) | 487 Ft | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (1,412 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (618 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (2,646 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (1,097 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (457 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (878 Ft) | 355 Ft | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (4,572 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (1,057 Ft) | 591 Ft | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (697 Ft) | 408 Ft | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 118% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (878,285 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (647,868 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (82,771 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (522,480 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (386,616 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (39,530 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (9,371 Ft) | 5,036 Ft | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (171,001 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (43,456 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (2,397 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (5,865 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (31,907 Ft) | 28,322 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (19,386 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (40,441 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (46,657 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 56% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (13,053,293 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (675 Ft) | 641 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (21,146 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (1,778 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (2,647 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (30,937 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (1,746 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (1,822 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (1,286 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (575 Ft) | 628 Ft | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (1,436 Ft) | 977 Ft | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (5,845 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 39% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (15,568 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (8,204 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (28,672 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (27,033 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (4,999 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (1,369 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (2,901 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (274,355 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (12 Ft) | 31 Ft | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (24,152 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (3,161 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 67% more expensive than in Hungary
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