Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 126% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 126% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ (45,326 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (34,496 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (14,433 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (4,087 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (10,248 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (4,459 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (18,332 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (7,820 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (3,313 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (6,096 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (32,155 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (8,200 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (5,104 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 147% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (7,026,763 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 524% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (5,035,764 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 871 ₪ (569,546 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (4,009,602 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (3,048,315 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (270,211 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 ₪ (65,568 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (1,244,253 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (274,389 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (18,756 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 ₪ (41,714 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (226,127 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212 ₪ (138,736 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (291,873 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (320,744 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (91,704,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (4,801 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (148,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ₪ (38,797 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 68% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (14,677 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (13,588 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (307,842 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (17,923 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (13,753 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (10,553 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (5,903 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (9,016 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (46,732 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 804% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 58% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tel Aviv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 173 ₪ (113,249 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (58,115 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 283 ₪ (184,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (188,139 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (37,295 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (9,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (21,278 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 374% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742 ₪ (1,792,354 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (85 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 ₪ (109,097 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (23,279 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 344% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 513 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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