Cost of living in Herzliya, Israel vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Herzliya (Israel) is 23% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ₪ (AU$23) | AU$18 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 ₪ (AU$18) | AU$12 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$5.27 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (AU$2.96) | AU$1.46 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$5.06 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.49) | AU$4.83 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (AU$4.18) | AU$4.57 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.06 ₪ (AU$1.97) | AU$3.20 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (AU$4.34) | AU$5.70 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (AU$3.30) | AU$2.82 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 ₪ (AU$3.89) | AU$2.67 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Herzliya (Israel) is 4% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,367 ₪ (AU$3,255) | AU$2,894 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,400 ₪ (AU$2,101) | AU$2,147 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 724 ₪ (AU$282) | AU$238 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,800 ₪ (AU$1,868) | AU$1,809 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,700 ₪ (AU$1,440) | AU$1,422 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 683 ₪ (AU$266) | AU$159 | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 ₪ (AU$39) | AU$46 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,167 ₪ (AU$843) | AU$354 | + 138% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475 ₪ (AU$185) | AU$212 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 ₪ (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Herzliya (Israel) is 42% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 ₪ (AU$128) | AU$101 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ₪ (AU$83) | AU$59 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 440 ₪ (AU$171) | AU$129 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 667 ₪ (AU$259) | AU$131 | + 98% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Herzliya (Israel) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,529 ₪ (AU$57,790) | AU$27,303 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (AU$2.46) | AU$1.38 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (AU$87) | AU$160 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Herzliya (Israel) is 67% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$24 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 413 ₪ (AU$161) | AU$72 | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70 ₪ (AU$27) | AU$7 | + 297% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$4.47 | + 195% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$5.32 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.24 ₪ (AU$1.65) | AU$2.55 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$3.01 | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85 ₪ (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Herzliya (Israel) is 84% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ₪ (AU$80) | AU$51 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (AU$33) | AU$39 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (AU$246) | AU$226 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 ₪ (AU$128) | AU$78 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (AU$5.52) | AU$4.40 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,750 ₪ (AU$681) | AU$634 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 ₪ (AU$1.95) | AU$0.25 | + 692% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 320 ₪ (AU$125) | AU$72 | + 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Herzliya (Israel) is 18% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$11,237 (28,880 ₪) in Herzliya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$9,500 in Melbourne.
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