Cost of living in Tel Aviv, Israel vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 33% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ₪ (£15) | £10 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (£12) | £5.65 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (£4.53) | £4.17 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (£1.36) | £0.73 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (£2.82) | £2.75 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (£1.46) | £1.92 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ₪ (£4.45) | £5.41 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (£2.40) | £1.89 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.23 ₪ (£0.93) | £0.81 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (£1.96) | £2.16 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 ₪ (£15) | £7 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (£1.88) | £1.92 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (£1.10) | £0.74 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,860 ₪ (£1,940) | £1,367 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,706 ₪ (£1,468) | £832 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 684 ₪ (£150) | £164 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,497 ₪ (£1,204) | £1,029 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,278 ₪ (£937) | £915 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438 ₪ (£96) | £156 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (£15) | £19 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,474 ₪ (£323) | £340 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 398 ₪ (£87) | £71 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (£7) | £5.36 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (£11) | £10 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 33% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (£70) | £49 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (£38) | £32 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ₪ (£88) | £54 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 434 ₪ (£95) | £55 | + 74% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,025 ₪ (£30,006) | £22,837 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.80 ₪ (£1.27) | £1.23 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 254 ₪ (£56) | £59 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68 ₪ (£15) | £13 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 31% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (£5.78) | £2.90 | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (£5.36) | £9 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 377 ₪ (£82) | £75 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £2.74 | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£4.11) | £1.35 | + 204% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (£3.40) | £2.57 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (£1.49) | £1.80 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (£2.25) | £1.49 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 ₪ (£16) | £11 | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 22% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (£32) | £23 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 272 ₪ (£60) | £100 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 276 ₪ (£60) | £54 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 ₪ (£11) | £8 | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£3.09) | £2.65 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (£5.81) | £3.79 | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,422 ₪ (£530) | £295 | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 ₪ (£0.22) | £0.20 | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (£54) | £35 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £4,737 (21,633 ₪) in Tel Aviv to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea.
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