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Cost of living in Tel Aviv, Israel compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 53% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.45) | €2.90 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.52 ₪ (€1.28) | €0.95 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.30) | €1.43 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.50) | €1.80 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.22) | €1.45 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27 ₪ (€1.22) | €0.89 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.34) | €0.64 | + 266% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (€12) | €3.00 | + 311% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.09) | €1.60 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 ₪ (€2.55) | €0.87 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 69% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,965 ₪ (€1,148) | €700 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,477 ₪ (€1,498) | €475 | + 215% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 602 ₪ (€139) | €84 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,503 ₪ (€1,272) | €450 | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,971 ₪ (€918) | €310 | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 460 ₪ (€106) | €102 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (€17) | €37 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,220 ₪ (€513) | €326 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453 ₪ (€105) | €90 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€6) | €5.61 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 42% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 331 ₪ (€77) | €92 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 214 ₪ (€49) | €26 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€101) | €75 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 517 ₪ (€119) | €84 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 94% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,820 ₪ (€30,710) | €17,500 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.76 ₪ (€1.10) | €1.19 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 368 ₪ (€85) | €32 | + 162% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 70 ₪ (€16) | €11 | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 ₪ (€8) | €5.41 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€6) | €3.35 | + 91% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 280 ₪ (€65) | €39 | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €4.07 | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€4.96) | €2.52 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€3.59) | €2.77 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (€1.98) | €1.75 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (€3.32) | €1.71 | + 95% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (€14) | €12 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 27% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (€36) | €26 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (€18) | €16 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 260 ₪ (€60) | €92 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68 ₪ (€16) | €30 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (€3.02) | €1.58 | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (€5.74) | €4.57 | + 25% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,570 ₪ (€594) | €485 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.47 ₪ (€0.34) | €0.20 | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 ₪ (€67) | €41 | + 64% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18 ₪ (€4.25) | €5.00 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 62% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,569
(15,437 ₪)
in Tel Aviv
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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