Cost of living in Israel compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Israel is 80% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ (6,905 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (5,272 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (2,016 Ft) | 1,048 Ft | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (732 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (1,339 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (849 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (2,941 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (1,432 Ft) | 586 Ft | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 ₪ (671 Ft) | 434 Ft | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 ₪ (1,329 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 214% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71 ₪ (7,078 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 240% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (1,209 Ft) | 748 Ft | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (777 Ft) | 321 Ft | + 142% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Israel is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,686 ₪ (869,276 Ft) | 429,041 Ft | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,466 ₪ (647,053 Ft) | 297,123 Ft | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (77,478 Ft) | 50,751 Ft | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (520,861 Ft) | 231,048 Ft | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (433,569 Ft) | 187,478 Ft | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (54,737 Ft) | 39,788 Ft | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (7,642 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (119,445 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637 ₪ (63,755 Ft) | 38,549 Ft | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (3,855 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (6,081 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | + 55% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 63% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 ₪ (35,106 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (21,619 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (55,246 Ft) | 29,339 Ft | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (48,010 Ft) | 36,688 Ft | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 76% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,784 ₪ (15,289,847 Ft) | 10,939,100 Ft | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (746 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 236 ₪ (23,605 Ft) | 9,079 Ft | + 160% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 23% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (2,436 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (2,626 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (58,577 Ft) | 22,579 Ft | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (2,231 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (1,796 Ft) | 1,201 Ft | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (1,180 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (597 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (1,598 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (7,155 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 63% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (16,929 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (8,392 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360 ₪ (36,027 Ft) | 15,985 Ft | + 125% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342 ₪ (34,196 Ft) | 19,422 Ft | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (5,843 Ft) | 2,156 Ft | + 171% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (1,353 Ft) | 1,191 Ft | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (3,310 Ft) | 879 Ft | + 277% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (318,000 Ft) | 207,918 Ft | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (33 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (22,306 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (3,761 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 71% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 906 prices entered by 142 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 75% more expensive than in Hungary
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