- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Switzerland
- Beersheba
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beersheba, Israel compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beersheba (Israel) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61 ₪ (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 ₪ (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (CHF 4.93) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.50 ₪ (CHF 1.51) | CHF 1.75 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (CHF 3.50) | CHF 5.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (CHF 1.37) | CHF 4.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (CHF 4.84) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ (CHF 1.92) | CHF 4.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.25 ₪ (CHF 1.16) | CHF 5.20 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (CHF 2.12) | CHF 1.76 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 ₪ (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.40 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.33 ₪ (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.85 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Beersheba (Israel) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,501 ₪ (CHF 959) | CHF 3,513 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,577 ₪ (CHF 706) | CHF 2,538 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ₪ (CHF 154) | CHF 161 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 ₪ (CHF 685) | CHF 1,888 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 ₪ (CHF 465) | CHF 1,357 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 ₪ (CHF 103) | CHF 81 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 ₪ (CHF 22) | CHF 47 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,662 ₪ (CHF 729) | CHF 746 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 689 ₪ (CHF 189) | CHF 184 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 ₪ (CHF 13) | CHF 21 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 ₪ (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Beersheba (Israel) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 285 ₪ (CHF 78) | CHF 131 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 ₪ (CHF 41) | CHF 56 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357 ₪ (CHF 98) | CHF 134 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ₪ (CHF 98) | CHF 151 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Beersheba (Israel) is 13% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,427 ₪ (CHF 36,267) | CHF 28,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (CHF 2.04) | CHF 1.69 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 ₪ (CHF 49) | CHF 81 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Beersheba (Israel) is 19% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 ₪ (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (CHF 4.89) | CHF 29 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 593 ₪ (CHF 162) | CHF 140 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (CHF 6) | CHF 5.84 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (CHF 4.11) | CHF 5.61 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.83 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (CHF 4.32) | CHF 4.21 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 ₪ (CHF 12) | CHF 47 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Beersheba (Israel) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 183 ₪ (CHF 50) | CHF 71 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73 ₪ (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 177 ₪ (CHF 48) | CHF 189 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (CHF 70) | CHF 100 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 ₪ (CHF 5.68) | CHF 6 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 ₪ (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.43 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 280 ₪ (CHF 77) | CHF 108 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 970 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Beersheba (Israel) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,204
(26,306 ₪)
in Beersheba.
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