Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 32% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 19% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (£16) | £17 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (£12) | £8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (£4.57) | £3.83 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (£1.60) | £1.13 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (£3.60) | £4.01 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.69) | £1.86 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 ₪ (£8) | £4.11 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (£2.75) | £2.01 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.35) | £0.75 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 ₪ (£2.92) | £1.89 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 ₪ (£14) | £10 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (£2.59) | £2.21 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (£1.41) | £1.07 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 39% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,326 ₪ (£2,518) | £4,433 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,555 ₪ (£1,680) | £3,397 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791 ₪ (£176) | £165 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,253 ₪ (£1,390) | £2,662 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,115 ₪ (£1,137) | £1,733 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 638 ₪ (£142) | £136 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (£21) | £28 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,793 ₪ (£399) | £255 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 649 ₪ (£144) | £103 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (£7) | £4.87 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 ₪ (£14) | £13 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 19% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 ₪ (£77) | £76 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203 ₪ (£45) | £36 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 530 ₪ (£118) | £86 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 485 ₪ (£108) | £97 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 54% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 151,819 ₪ (£33,753) | £28,958 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (£1.69) | £1.46 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 ₪ (£53) | £169 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (£15) | £21 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 42% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ (£5.19) | £2.22 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (£4.62) | £7 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (£105) | £55 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (£5.75) | £3.62 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£4.24) | £2.03 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (£3.09) | £5.04 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (£1.94) | £2.13 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (£3.24) | £2.06 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86 ₪ (£19) | £15 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 7% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (£38) | £40 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (£19) | £26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (£63) | £100 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 284 ₪ (£63) | £77 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ₪ (£14) | £13 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (£3.48) | £3.62 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,364 ₪ (£526) | £410 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (£0.15) | £0.11 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 ₪ (£47) | £47 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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