Cost of Living

Tel Aviv, Israel

Live cost-of-living data for Tel Aviv — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
47/ 10053% cheaper than New York
+14% rent since Jul 2026
$3,850/mo
Median Income
73/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
82/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,900/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$4,000/month
Food & Groceries
72/100
Milk (1 liter)$2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.8/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$70/month
One-Way Ticket$2.65/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.23/km
Utilities
58/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$200/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$140/visit
Dentist Visit$135/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$25/course
Education
68/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$800/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$600/course
Entertainment
62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$22/ticket
Theater Ticket$65/ticket
Museum Entry$25/ticket
Clothing
68/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$90/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$55/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$130/pair
Personal Care
65/100
Haircut (Men)$35/cut
Haircut (Women)$65/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$8/bottle
Dining Out
68/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$29/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$121/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$12/meal
Childcare
70/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$22/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$28/pack
Fitness & Sports
58/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$65/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$30/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

150 Mbps
Internet Speed
$540
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
74/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Neve Tzedek, Florentin, Lev Hair

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tel Aviv cheap to live in?

Tel Aviv has a cost of living index of 47/100, where New York = 100. It is 53% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,700–$2,380 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tel Aviv?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tel Aviv costs approximately $2,400/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,900/month.

Is Tel Aviv good for digital nomads?

Tel Aviv has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 150 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $540/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Tel Aviv?

The median net monthly salary in Tel Aviv is approximately $3,850 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

How does Tel Aviv compare to New York for cost of living?

Tel Aviv (cost index 47) is 53% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,325/month by moving from New York to Tel Aviv.

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