Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Eilat (Israel) is 13% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ ($25) | $19 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ ($14) | $9 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 ₪ ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ ($1.52) | $1.69 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ ($3.56) | $6 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($2.18) | $7 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.58) | $4.89 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ ($1.93) | $2.41 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ ($2.04) | $3.43 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 ₪ ($20) | $16 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ ($2.64) | $2.56 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($2.06) | $4.30 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Eilat (Israel) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ ($1,562) | $2,610 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ ($1,166) | $1,963 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ ($284) | $279 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ ($894) | $1,732 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ ($722) | $1,316 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ ($152) | $143 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ ($35) | $41 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ ($700) | $450 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ ($112) | $132 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ ($12) | $26 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is 12% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ ($91) | $66 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ ($75) | $75 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ ($135) | $101 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ ($208) | $172 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is 56% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ ($34,298) | $25,902 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 ₪ ($1.61) | $1.03 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ ($76) | $42 | + 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 ₪ ($15) | $29 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ ($61) | $115 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ ($8) | $4.89 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ ($5.49) | $5.81 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ ($11) | $5.70 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ ($3.05) | $2.05 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 6% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ ($38) | $58 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ ($21) | $26 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ ($58) | $123 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ ($84) | $110 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 ₪ ($11) | $13 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ ($3.56) | $6 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ ($671) | $429 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ ($74) | $51 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($11) | $10 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Eilat (Israel) is 8% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,900 in Maui you would need to make just about $7,277 (23,870 ₪) in Eilat.
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