Cost of living in Ashqelon, Israel vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashqelon (Israel) is 9% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 ₪ (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 ₪ (NZ$19) | NZ$13 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ₪ (NZ$5.96) | NZ$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.85 ₪ (NZ$2.44) | NZ$2.16 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (NZ$5.87) | NZ$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89 ₪ (NZ$2.04) | NZ$6 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (NZ$3.62) | NZ$3.90 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.06 ₪ (NZ$1.69) | NZ$3.13 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (NZ$3.64) | NZ$4.22 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 ₪ (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (NZ$3.17) | NZ$3.71 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.41 ₪ (NZ$1.84) | NZ$2.27 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ashqelon (Israel) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863 ₪ (NZ$1,610) | NZ$3,054 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,956 ₪ (NZ$1,232) | NZ$2,639 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 670 ₪ (NZ$279) | NZ$309 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,629 ₪ (NZ$1,096) | NZ$2,363 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,920 ₪ (NZ$800) | NZ$2,102 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,044 ₪ (NZ$435) | NZ$197 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89 ₪ (NZ$37) | NZ$76 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,733 ₪ (NZ$723) | NZ$734 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 ₪ (NZ$202) | NZ$243 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ₪ (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (NZ$20) | NZ$28 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ashqelon (Israel) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 ₪ (NZ$134) | NZ$117 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179 ₪ (NZ$74) | NZ$67 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 ₪ (NZ$141) | NZ$192 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 ₪ (NZ$157) | NZ$228 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ashqelon (Israel) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,333 ₪ (NZ$60,172) | NZ$34,283 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (NZ$2.64) | NZ$2.06 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206 ₪ (NZ$86) | NZ$213 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 ₪ (NZ$24) | NZ$30 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashqelon (Israel) is 9% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 ₪ (NZ$17) | NZ$5.55 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (NZ$43) | NZ$64 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (NZ$5.84) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.87 ₪ (NZ$2.45) | NZ$3.92 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (NZ$4.63) | NZ$3.83 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ₪ (NZ$19) | NZ$37 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashqelon (Israel) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (NZ$61) | NZ$61 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (NZ$34) | NZ$35 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 325 ₪ (NZ$136) | NZ$232 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 ₪ (NZ$103) | NZ$129 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (NZ$17) | NZ$18 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (NZ$5.65) | NZ$5.07 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,866 ₪ (NZ$778) | NZ$689 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 ₪ (NZ$0.12) | NZ$0.33 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (NZ$101) | NZ$80 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (NZ$13) | NZ$34 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 450 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ashqelon (Israel) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,900 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$7,293 (17,494 ₪) in Ashqelon.
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