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| Expense | Migdal Ha‘Emeq | Tel Aviv-Yafo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.45 | $13.65 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.80 | $54.60 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Cappuccino | $2.84 | $4.10 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $214 | $309 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.65 | $50.05 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $91.35 | $132 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.46 | $38.22 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Fitness club membership | $26.46 | $38.22 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Cinema ticket | $6.93 | $10.01 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $554 | $878 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $386 | $611 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,157 | $1,832 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Total single-person budget | $1,016 | $1,521 | Migdal Ha‘Emeq |
| Average net salary | $2,700 | $3,900 |
Migdal Ha‘Emeq is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Migdal Ha‘Emeq runs about $1,016 versus $1,521 in Tel Aviv-Yafo — a difference of roughly 50%.
Salary-adjusted, Tel Aviv-Yafo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Migdal Ha‘Emeq · Full cost of living in Tel Aviv-Yafo