Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Eilat (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ (£18) | £10 | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (£10) | £6 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 ₪ (£5.86) | £3.36 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ (£1.08) | £1.01 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (£2.53) | £2.86 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (£1.56) | £1.28 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (£5.21) | £5.47 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (£2.55) | £1.94 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.37) | £0.85 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (£1.45) | £1.71 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 ₪ (£14) | £8 | + 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (£1.88) | £1.78 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (£1.46) | £0.90 | + 62% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Eilat (Israel) is 21% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ (£1,112) | £1,801 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ (£830) | £1,197 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ (£202) | £138 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ (£637) | £981 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ (£514) | £609 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ (£108) | £131 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ (£25) | £17 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ (£498) | £331 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ (£80) | £66 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (£5.14) | £5.73 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is 47% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ (£65) | £81 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (£54) | £29 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ (£96) | £67 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ (£148) | £63 | + 136% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ (£24,412) | £17,216 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 ₪ (£1.14) | £1.21 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ (£54) | £52 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is 70% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (£6) | £3.90 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 ₪ (£11) | £7 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ (£43) | £80 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £3.07 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (£5.42) | £1.41 | + 284% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (£3.91) | £3.30 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ (£8) | £1.51 | + 402% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (£2.17) | £1.20 | + 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ (£12) | £12 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ (£15) | £23 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ (£41) | £89 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ (£60) | £51 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 ₪ (£8) | £7 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (£2.53) | £3.62 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (£5.35) | £4.40 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ (£477) | £401 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (£53) | £27 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (£8) | £9 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £5,478 (25,243 ₪) in Eilat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,000 in Southampton.
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