Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 37% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 39% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (77 zł) | 52 zł | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (59 zł) | 33 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (8 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 ₪ (37 zł) | 29 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (7 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 ₪ (14 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 ₪ (65 zł) | 39 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 40% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,326 ₪ (12,134 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,555 ₪ (8,095 zł) | 6,318 zł | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 805 ₪ (862 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,253 ₪ (6,699 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,115 ₪ (5,480 zł) | 4,514 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 638 ₪ (683 zł) | 554 zł | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (99 zł) | 94 zł | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,528 ₪ (1,637 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 523 ₪ (560 zł) | 630 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (33 zł) | 58 zł | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 ₪ (70 zł) | 73 zł | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 5% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 ₪ (371 zł) | 416 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203 ₪ (218 zł) | 181 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 530 ₪ (568 zł) | 406 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 485 ₪ (520 zł) | 666 zł | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 156,560 ₪ (167,735 zł) | 121,700 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ₪ (236 zł) | 135 zł | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 ₪ (71 zł) | 35 zł | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 10% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ (25 zł) | 33 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (22 zł) | 41 zł | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (505 zł) | 244 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (20 zł) | 21 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86 ₪ (92 zł) | 81 zł | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (184 zł) | 115 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (92 zł) | 64 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (303 zł) | 388 zł | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 284 ₪ (304 zł) | 188 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ₪ (65 zł) | 36 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,364 ₪ (2,533 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (0.70 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 ₪ (227 zł) | 176 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 ₪ (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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