Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$1,500.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Tours, entrance fees, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance daily equivalent |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$1,450.00
$3,700.00
$188.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Prices slightly higher in tourist season (spring-summer).
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $2.50-$3.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Local beers in bars and pubs. Imported beers can be more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Typical local eateries. Prices can rise during tourist season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard fast food chains and local equivalents.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Locally sourced apples, prices stable year-round.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Standard white bread loaf from supermarkets.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Fresh milk, prices stable.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.80
Common varieties, prices stable.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$7.50
Locally produced chicken, prices stable.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$14.00
Beef is more expensive due to import and demand.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Local Israeli wines, prices vary by brand.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.50
Standard taxi start fare in Eilat.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.20
Per kilometer fare, can increase at night or holidays.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$45.00
Limited public transport options in Eilat, mainly buses.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter, fluctuates with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Basic mobile plan with data, calls, and texts.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.00
Home broadband, prices stable.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Monthly fee for mid-range gyms.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Weekend rates tend to be higher than weekdays.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$11.00
Standard ticket price, discounts on weekdays.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Mid-range brand, prices vary by store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$40.00
Lightweight dresses suitable for Eilat's warm climate.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Mid-range brand, prices vary by model.
per pair