Travel budget and cost of living in Ashqelon (Israel) how much does a trip cost?

Ashqelon travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ashqelon

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Ashqelon for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Ashqelon compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Ashqelon in 2024 is 4% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Ashqelon in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Ashqelon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ashqelon

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 48)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 44/person
($ 27 to $ 66)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 8.9 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 5.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Ashqelon

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 7.3 to $ 15)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.8)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ashqelon

Bus ticket

$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.4
($ 3.1 to $ 9.1)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Ashqelon

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 14)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 21/hr
($ 20 to $ 22)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ashqelon

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 11)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 104
($ 27 to $ 144)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 27 to $ 80)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43