Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 66% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 56% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (﷼ 799,868) | ﷼ 1,546,490 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (﷼ 607,658) | ﷼ 1,789,320 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (﷼ 247,022) | ﷼ 522,016 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (﷼ 71,413) | ﷼ 214,223 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (﷼ 179,690) | ﷼ 427,704 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (﷼ 77,033) | ﷼ 184,036 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (﷼ 321,288) | ﷼ 1,199,940 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (﷼ 137,206) | ﷼ 373,410 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (﷼ 58,130) | ﷼ 226,062 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (﷼ 106,962) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (﷼ 552,391) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (﷼ 143,864) | ﷼ 285,114 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (﷼ 94,621) | ﷼ 170,158 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 75% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (﷼ 123,284,167) | ﷼ 645,217,000 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (﷼ 88,352,200) | ﷼ 408,604,000 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 ₪ (﷼ 10,200,899) | ﷼ 34,985,600 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (﷼ 70,348,239) | ﷼ 251,988,000 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (﷼ 53,482,506) | ﷼ 158,371,000 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (﷼ 4,740,844) | ﷼ 5,281,980 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (﷼ 1,161,715) | ﷼ 1,910,540 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (﷼ 21,830,357) | ﷼ 158,204,000 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (﷼ 4,814,138) | ﷼ 74,533,800 | - 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (﷼ 355,938) | ﷼ 763,598 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (﷼ 725,419) | ﷼ 953,466 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 85% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 85% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tehran | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (﷼ 4,005,348) | ﷼ 25,959,500 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 214 ₪ (﷼ 2,449,238) | ﷼ 13,545,900 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (﷼ 5,120,903) | ﷼ 68,602,400 | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (﷼ 5,627,435) | ﷼ 31,624,800 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 6% more expensive than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (﷼ 1,608,955,856) | ﷼ 2,030,220,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (﷼ 84,241) | ﷼ 32,159 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (﷼ 2,609,427) | ﷼ 2,133,750 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ₪ (﷼ 680,253) | ﷼ 1,325,390 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 64% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (﷼ 257,513) | ﷼ 474,338 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (﷼ 238,404) | ﷼ 640,091 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (﷼ 5,401,074) | ﷼ 4,237,140 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (﷼ 314,465) | ﷼ 295,437 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (﷼ 241,287) | ﷼ 1,149,730 | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (﷼ 185,160) | ﷼ 984,610 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (﷼ 103,567) | ﷼ 524,829 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (﷼ 158,193) | ﷼ 595,284 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (﷼ 819,919) | ﷼ 1,229,460 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 74% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ₪ (﷼ 2,278,475) | ﷼ 3,140,150 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (﷼ 1,012,441) | ﷼ 940,826 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 ₪ (﷼ 3,750,121) | ﷼ 5,104,380 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 289 ₪ (﷼ 3,309,819) | ﷼ 6,589,620 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (﷼ 654,340) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (﷼ 167,265) | ﷼ 688,944 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (﷼ 372,802) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742 ₪ (﷼ 31,446,752) | ﷼ 360,102,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (﷼ 1,491) | ﷼ 10,074 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (﷼ 3,080,235) | ﷼ 8,610,810 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (﷼ 400,277) | ﷼ 858,809 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,168 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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