Cost of living in Herzliya is very similar to Madrid (without rent).
Rent in Herzliya is 19% more expensive than in Madrid.
Cost of living including rent in Herzliya is 10% higher than in Madrid.
Food in Herzliya is 19% more expensive than in Madrid.
Transport in Herzliya is 70% cheaper than in Madrid.
| Herzliya | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Herzliya | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.6 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.14 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.67 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.72 $ | 2.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 6.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.62 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 66.5 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 15.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 120 $ | 67.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.54 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.02 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.05 $ | 2.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
169 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
260 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.9 $ | 33.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 911 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,350 $ | 1,526 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,341 $ | 1,256 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,436 $ | 2,211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,192 $ | 6,496 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,328 $ | 4,015 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,399 $ | 2,391 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.56 % | 3.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.6 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 21.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.5 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.1 $ | 89.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 912 $ | 585 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,155 $ | 10,462 $ |