Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Eilat (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ ($25) | $13 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ ($14) | $8 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 ₪ ($8) | $4.42 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ ($1.50) | $0.59 | + 153% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ ($3.50) | $2.17 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($2.15) | $3.69 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ ($7) | $5.97 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.53) | $3.05 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ ($1.90) | $1.38 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ ($2.01) | $3.58 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 ₪ ($19) | $15 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ ($2.60) | $2.29 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($2.03) | $1.98 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Eilat (Israel) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ ($1,538) | $1,637 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ ($1,148) | $1,036 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ ($279) | $160 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ ($880) | $1,072 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ ($710) | $727 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ ($150) | $82 | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ ($34) | $43 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ ($689) | $263 | + 162% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ ($110) | $124 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ ($12) | $19 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is 77% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ ($90) | $47 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ ($74) | $43 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ ($133) | $75 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ ($205) | $113 | + 81% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is 39% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ ($33,751) | $24,220 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 ₪ ($1.58) | $0.60 | + 164% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ ($75) | $59 | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is 31% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 ₪ ($15) | $22 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ ($60) | $102 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ ($8) | $3.39 | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ ($5.40) | $3.89 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ ($11) | $3.39 | + 210% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ ($3.00) | $1.59 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ ($17) | $20 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 11% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ ($37) | $47 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ ($20) | $25 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ ($57) | $111 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ ($83) | $93 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 ₪ ($11) | $9 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ ($3.50) | $5.32 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ ($7) | $5.32 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ ($660) | $429 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ ($73) | $35 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($11) | $6 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Eilat (Israel) is 22% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,350 (21,167 ₪) in Eilat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,200 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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