Cost of living in Eilat, Israel vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Eilat (Israel) is 43% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 ₪ (€21) | €16 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 ₪ (€7) | €4.12 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 ₪ (€1.28) | €1.23 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (€2.99) | €4.06 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.84) | €1.54 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (€6) | €4.69 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€3.01) | €1.50 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.62) | €0.98 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (€1.71) | €1.30 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 ₪ (€17) | €10 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (€2.22) | €2.01 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.73) | €0.62 | + 178% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Eilat (Israel) is 81% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,125 ₪ (€1,312) | €592 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 ₪ (€979) | €430 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 930 ₪ (€238) | €121 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,933 ₪ (€751) | €424 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,367 ₪ (€606) | €315 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 ₪ (€128) | €82 | + 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113 ₪ (€29) | €20 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,297 ₪ (€588) | €379 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 ₪ (€94) | €111 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 ₪ (€10) | €6 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Eilat (Israel) is 83% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 ₪ (€77) | €78 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (€63) | €22 | + 183% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ (€114) | €80 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 ₪ (€175) | €89 | + 96% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Eilat (Israel) is 52% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,500 ₪ (€28,808) | €20,726 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 ₪ (€1.35) | €1.58 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ₪ (€64) | €30 | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Eilat (Israel) is 100% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.14 | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ₪ (€51) | €31 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (€6) | €4.30 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (€4.61) | €3.74 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 ₪ (€9) | €1.84 | + 387% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.56) | €2.07 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ (€14) | €9 | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Eilat (Israel) is 33% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 ₪ (€32) | €26 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68 ₪ (€17) | €15 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 ₪ (€49) | €45 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ (€70) | €45 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 ₪ (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (€2.99) | €3.80 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (€6) | €3.87 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 ₪ (€563) | €434 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (€62) | €41 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €4.66 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Eilat (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,666 (10,410 ₪) in Eilat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Thessaloniki.
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