Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Eilat (Israel) is 32% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ (AU$33) | AU$17 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (AU$18) | AU$11 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$4.99 | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ (AU$1.97) | AU$1.27 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (AU$4.60) | AU$4.99 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (AU$2.82) | AU$4.99 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (AU$4.63) | AU$4.35 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.50) | AU$3.46 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (AU$2.64) | AU$4.73 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 ₪ (AU$25) | AU$16 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (AU$3.41) | AU$3.13 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (AU$2.66) | AU$1.79 | + 49% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Eilat (Israel) is 14% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ (AU$2,019) | AU$2,461 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ (AU$1,507) | AU$1,879 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ (AU$366) | AU$140 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ (AU$1,156) | AU$1,843 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ (AU$932) | AU$1,301 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ (AU$197) | AU$92 | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ (AU$45) | AU$52 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ (AU$905) | AU$573 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ (AU$144) | AU$177 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is 50% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ (AU$118) | AU$100 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (AU$97) | AU$60 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ (AU$175) | AU$157 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ (AU$269) | AU$117 | + 131% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ (AU$44,321) | AU$25,963 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 ₪ (AU$2.08) | AU$1.45 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ (AU$98) | AU$100 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is 72% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 ₪ (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ (AU$79) | AU$71 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$4.60 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$3.19 | + 333% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (AU$3.94) | AU$3.88 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$25 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 6% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ (AU$49) | AU$52 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ (AU$27) | AU$27 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ (AU$75) | AU$162 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ (AU$108) | AU$108 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 ₪ (AU$15) | AU$14 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (AU$4.60) | AU$4.46 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ (AU$867) | AU$594 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (AU$96) | AU$53 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$27 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Eilat (Israel) is 12% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$8,425 (21,384 ₪) in Eilat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,500 in Newcastle.
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