- Cost of Living
- Israel
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- Herzliya
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Herzliya, Israel compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Herzliya (Israel) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 ₪ (CHF 20) | CHF 22 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (CHF 5.77) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (CHF 2.32) | CHF 1.91 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 ₪ (CHF 5.15) | CHF 6 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (CHF 2.00) | CHF 3.16 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.15 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.06 ₪ (CHF 1.40) | CHF 3.15 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (CHF 2.89) | CHF 2.01 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.40 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 ₪ (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.10 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Herzliya (Israel) is 3% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,362 ₪ (CHF 2,316) | CHF 2,316 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,439 ₪ (CHF 1,506) | CHF 1,575 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 938 ₪ (CHF 260) | CHF 225 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,071 ₪ (CHF 1,681) | CHF 1,323 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,209 ₪ (CHF 1,443) | CHF 1,000 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 807 ₪ (CHF 224) | CHF 80 | + 179% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86 ₪ (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,178 ₪ (CHF 603) | CHF 511 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558 ₪ (CHF 155) | CHF 150 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 ₪ (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Herzliya (Israel) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 336 ₪ (CHF 93) | CHF 103 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215 ₪ (CHF 60) | CHF 95 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (CHF 113) | CHF 140 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 563 ₪ (CHF 156) | CHF 155 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Herzliya (Israel) is 2% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,524 ₪ (CHF 42,243) | CHF 30,950 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.62 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 260 ₪ (CHF 72) | CHF 91 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Herzliya (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (CHF 5.54) | CHF 13 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 413 ₪ (CHF 114) | CHF 93 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70 ₪ (CHF 19) | CHF 8 | + 158% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 ₪ (CHF 9) | CHF 4.38 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ₪ (CHF 8) | CHF 4.20 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.24 ₪ (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.00 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 ₪ (CHF 4.77) | CHF 2.60 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85 ₪ (CHF 23) | CHF 53 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Herzliya (Israel) is 51% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206 ₪ (CHF 57) | CHF 53 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (CHF 23) | CHF 31 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 919 ₪ (CHF 254) | CHF 113 | + 125% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 336 ₪ (CHF 93) | CHF 98 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (CHF 3.95) | CHF 5.67 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (CHF 9) | CHF 6.00 | + 47% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 ₪ (CHF 1.38) | CHF 0.33 | + 326% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (CHF 90) | CHF 54 | + 65% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Herzliya (Israel) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, you would need at least CHF 6,699
(24,187 ₪)
in Herzliya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CHF 6,500
in Aarau.
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