Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eilat (Israel) is 23% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ ($23) | $17 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ ($12) | $10 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 ₪ ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ ($1.37) | $1.69 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ ($3.44) | $5.99 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($1.97) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.30) | $4.88 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ ($1.74) | $2.46 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.50 ₪ ($1.51) | $3.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67 ₪ ($18) | $16 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ ($2.20) | $2.45 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($1.86) | $4.34 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Eilat (Israel) is 41% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ ($1,409) | $2,550 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ ($1,052) | $1,846 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ ($256) | $274 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ ($807) | $1,691 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ ($651) | $1,289 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ ($137) | $142 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ ($31) | $41 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ ($632) | $450 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ ($101) | $132 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ ($82) | $66 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ ($68) | $75 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ ($122) | $100 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ ($188) | $181 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is 42% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ ($30,936) | $25,902 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.34 ₪ ($1.47) | $1.02 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ ($69) | $43 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is 6% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 ₪ ($14) | $28 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ ($55) | $115 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ ($7) | $5.06 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ ($4.95) | $5.65 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ ($10) | $5.11 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ ($2.75) | $1.99 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 17% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ ($34) | $57 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ ($19) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ ($52) | $202 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 ₪ ($69) | $97 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 ₪ ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 ₪ ($3.02) | $5.90 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 ₪ ($6) | $6 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ ($605) | $429 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ ($67) | $51 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($10) | $10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 69 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eilat (Israel) is 16% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,103 (22,195 ₪) in Eilat.
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