Cost of living in Israel compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (7,538 Ft) | 3,640 Ft | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (5,579 Ft) | 2,894 Ft | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (2,165 Ft) | 1,214 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (744 Ft) | 417 Ft | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (1,460 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 ₪ (1,021 Ft) | 1,018 Ft | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (3,266 Ft) | 2,627 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 ₪ (1,416 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 ₪ (724 Ft) | 426 Ft | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 ₪ (1,242 Ft) | 397 Ft | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68 ₪ (7,255 Ft) | 2,158 Ft | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (1,298 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.94 ₪ (638 Ft) | 319 Ft | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 94% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,079 ₪ (760,780 Ft) | 410,781 Ft | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,853 ₪ (629,048 Ft) | 320,285 Ft | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (83,207 Ft) | 49,444 Ft | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (559,374 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (465,627 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (58,785 Ft) | 34,110 Ft | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (8,207 Ft) | 6,256 Ft | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (128,277 Ft) | 118,973 Ft | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (71,135 Ft) | 34,815 Ft | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (4,140 Ft) | 4,880 Ft | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (6,273 Ft) | 3,112 Ft | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 75% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (36,556 Ft) | 27,551 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (23,217 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (59,331 Ft) | 29,165 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (51,560 Ft) | 37,838 Ft | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 102% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (16,438,776 Ft) | 10,054,600 Ft | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (804 Ft) | 624 Ft | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (26,478 Ft) | 8,888 Ft | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (2,616 Ft) | 3,531 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (2,820 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 393 ₪ (42,240 Ft) | 20,172 Ft | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (2,396 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (2,213 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (1,592 Ft) | 1,971 Ft | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (641 Ft) | 782 Ft | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (1,717 Ft) | 1,168 Ft | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 ₪ (8,319 Ft) | 4,630 Ft | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 60% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Israel | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (18,319 Ft) | 11,607 Ft | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (8,565 Ft) | 5,372 Ft | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360 ₪ (38,691 Ft) | 20,711 Ft | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 299 ₪ (32,142 Ft) | 21,184 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (5,919 Ft) | 2,430 Ft | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (1,625 Ft) | 1,254 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 ₪ (3,755 Ft) | 906 Ft | + 315% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (341,513 Ft) | 226,975 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (36 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (23,955 Ft) | 20,698 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (4,039 Ft) | 2,199 Ft | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,022 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 85% more expensive than in Hungary
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