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Cost of living in Tel Aviv

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Tel Aviv

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $4,910–7,860 (₪15,000–24,000).

Lean$2,620–3,600₪8,000–11,000 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$4,910–7,860₪15,000–24,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$10,480–18,010₪32,000–55,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Tel Aviv

Typical 2026 ranges in ILS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemILSUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)₪6,500–11,000$2,130–3,600
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)₪4,500–7,500$1,470–2,460
Hostel dorm bed (night)₪150–300$49–98
Mid-range hotel room (night)₪600–1,300$196–426
Food and drink
Local meal or street food₪40–70$13–23
Mid-range restaurant, per person₪120–220$39–72
Cappuccino₪14–20$4.6–6.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar₪30–45$9.8–14.7
Getting around
Public transport, one ride₪6$2
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km₪40–70$13–23
Work and life
Coworking day pass₪100–180$33–59
Gym membership (month)₪250–450$82–147
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)₪40–100$13–33

Cost of living across Israel

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Haifa$3,600–5,8904/100
Eilat$3,930–6,5502/100
Jerusalem$4,260–6,8802/100
Tel Aviv$4,910–7,860—

Cheaper alternatives to Tel Aviv

Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
PamukkaleTurkey$916–1,420
SideTurkey$1,020–1,630
KuşadasıTurkey$1,020–1,630
KemerTurkey$1,120–1,630
AnkaraTurkey$1,120–1,730

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Tel Aviv?

About $2,620–3,600 on a lean budget, $4,910–7,860 for a comfortable month and $10,480–18,010 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Tel Aviv?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₪6,500–11,000 ($2,130–3,600) a month in the center and ₪4,500–7,500 ($1,470–2,460) outside it.

How much does food cost in Tel Aviv?

A local meal is ₪40–70 ($13–23); a mid-range restaurant is ₪120–220 ($39–72) per person.

Is Israel expensive?

Prices in Israel are about 101% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.