Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 7% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€18) | €14 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (€14) | €10 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (€5.51) | €4.93 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.59) | €1.13 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (€4.01) | €4.92 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.72) | €3.23 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€3.06) | €2.76 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (€1.30) | €1.88 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.39) | €1.15 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (€3.21) | €3.55 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€2.11) | €1.96 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 18% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (€2,751) | €2,493 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (€1,972) | €2,017 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 ₪ (€228) | €569 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (€1,570) | €1,807 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (€1,193) | €1,028 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (€106) | €572 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (€26) | €32 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (€487) | €482 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (€107) | €172 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €32 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€16) | €16 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 31% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Berlin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (€89) | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 214 ₪ (€55) | €35 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (€114) | €94 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (€126) | €108 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 13% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (€35,904) | €30,839 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.88) | €2.00 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (€58) | €75 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ₪ (€15) | €23 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 4% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (€5.75) | €10 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (€5.32) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (€121) | €54 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.38) | €4.49 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.13) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (€2.31) | €4.39 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (€3.53) | €2.72 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (€18) | €34 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is about the same as in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ₪ (€51) | €41 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€23) | €24 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 ₪ (€84) | €292 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 289 ₪ (€74) | €58 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (€15) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.73) | €3.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.00 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742 ₪ (€702) | €1,066 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.03) | €0.11 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (€69) | €40 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,419 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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