Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv (Israel) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$1.61) | 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 in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tel Aviv (Israel) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 8,860 ₪ (C$3,379) | C$2,136 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,706 ₪ (C$2,558) | 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$2,049) | 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 in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tel Aviv (Israel) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tel Aviv (Israel) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 137,025 ₪ (C$52,264) | 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 in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tel Aviv (Israel) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$5.91) | 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 in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tel Aviv (Israel) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 50 ₪ (C$19) | C$9 | 104% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 14 ₪ (C$5.37) | 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% |
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For example, you would need at least C$9,290 (24,358 ₪) in Tel Aviv to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.