Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 55% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 136% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (25,230 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (18,994 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 245% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (7,451 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 359% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (2,353 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (5,849 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (2,395 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (10,705 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (4,172 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.67 ₪ (2,044 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 ₪ (4,402 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 340% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (18,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (4,304 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 204% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (2,633 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 126% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 33% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,837 ₪ (3,906,538 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,633 ₪ (2,751,530 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 244% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 901 ₪ (324,972 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,840 ₪ (2,105,220 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,643 ₪ (1,673,727 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 ₪ (191,760 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 ₪ (37,365 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,816 ₪ (654,781 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₪ (189,592 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (10,414 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66 ₪ (23,659 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 47% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 354 ₪ (127,563 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 183% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (74,959 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 487 ₪ (175,427 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 ₪ (166,561 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 138% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 28% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,782 ₪ (50,749,771 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (2,522 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 312% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (80,923 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 65 ₪ (23,552 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 126% | |
Personal Care | + 180% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 180% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (8,094 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 153% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (7,494 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 178% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (169,773 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 537% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (9,321 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | + 103% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (6,887 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 175% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (5,115 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (3,138 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (5,921 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (24,513 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 75% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 ₪ (60,454 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 85 ₪ (30,472 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (101,912 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 240% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 295 ₪ (106,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ₪ (21,348 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 469% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (5,377 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (11,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,364 ₪ (852,352 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (236 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 373% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ (94,481 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 170% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (12,347 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 312% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 258 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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