Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Eilat (Israel) is 8% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ ($25) | $18 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ ($14) | $9 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 ₪ ($8) | $5.20 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ ($1.51) | $1.16 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ ($3.53) | $5.18 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($2.17) | $4.92 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.56) | $4.15 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ ($1.92) | $2.18 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ ($2.03) | $5.54 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 ₪ ($20) | $18 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ ($2.62) | $2.51 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($2.04) | $3.82 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Eilat (Israel) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ ($1,551) | $3,960 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ ($1,158) | $3,733 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ ($281) | $128 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ ($888) | $2,888 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ ($716) | $2,294 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ ($151) | $101 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ ($34) | $48 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ ($695) | $518 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ ($111) | $139 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ ($12) | $42 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is 49% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ ($91) | $62 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ ($75) | $46 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ ($134) | $105 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ ($207) | $171 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ ($34,046) | $23,115 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 ₪ ($1.60) | $0.95 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ ($76) | $92 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is 8% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (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) | $12 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ ($61) | $132 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ ($8) | $4.80 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ ($5.45) | $8 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ ($11) | $4.63 | + 129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ ($3.03) | $2.49 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ ($17) | $32 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 24% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ ($20) | $31 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ ($58) | $263 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ ($83) | $109 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 ₪ ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ ($3.53) | $5.19 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ ($666) | $405 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.35 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ ($74) | $111 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($11) | $11 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $8,183 (27,038 ₪) in Eilat.
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