Cost of living in Tel Aviv, Israel vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ₪ (C$25) | C$20 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (C$21) | C$10 | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.37) | C$1.98 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$4.92) | C$4.18 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (C$2.54) | C$3.04 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (C$4.19) | C$4.24 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.23 ₪ (C$1.62) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.45) | C$3.41 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (C$25) | C$19 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.27) | C$2.48 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (C$1.91) | C$1.93 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,860 ₪ (C$3,381) | C$2,136 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,706 ₪ (C$2,559) | C$1,241 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 684 ₪ (C$261) | C$133 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,373 ₪ (C$2,050) | C$1,120 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,399 ₪ (C$1,678) | C$806 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438 ₪ (C$167) | C$66 | + 152% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,474 ₪ (C$562) | C$311 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 398 ₪ (C$152) | C$97 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$20) | C$25 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (C$122) | C$60 | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (C$66) | C$39 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ₪ (C$153) | C$98 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 434 ₪ (C$166) | C$117 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,025 ₪ (C$52,287) | C$22,942 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.58 ₪ (C$2.13) | C$1.39 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 254 ₪ (C$97) | C$67 | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68 ₪ (C$26) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 377 ₪ (C$144) | C$77 | + 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$13) | C$6 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (C$5.92) | C$4.28 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.59) | C$3.11 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (C$3.92) | C$2.46 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 ₪ (C$27) | C$20 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 272 ₪ (C$104) | C$117 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 276 ₪ (C$105) | C$96 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 ₪ (C$19) | C$9 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.38) | C$5.42 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,422 ₪ (C$924) | C$647 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 ₪ (C$0.37) | C$0.83 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (C$94) | C$35 | + 166% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (C$13) | C$11 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$8,057 (21,114 ₪) in Tel Aviv to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Abbotsford.
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