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Cost of Living in Tel Aviv-Yafo

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel · Population 1,388,400 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Israel average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₪5,627 ($1,521)
Couple, monthly₪10,273 ($2,776)
Family of four, monthly₪13,561 ($3,665)

Estimated Prices in Tel Aviv-Yafo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₪50.51 ($13.65)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₪202 ($54.60)per meal
Cappuccino₪15.15 ($4.10)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₪1,145 ($309)per month
Monthly public transport pass₪185 ($50.05)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₪488 ($132)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₪141 ($38.22)per month
Fitness club membership₪141 ($38.22)per month
Cinema ticket₪37.04 ($10.01)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₪3,249 ($878)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₪2,260 ($611)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₪6,780 ($1,832)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tel Aviv-Yafo is ₪14,430 ($3,900) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₪5,627 ($1,521) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₪7,315 ($1,977) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₪2,260 ($611)) represents about 40% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Tel Aviv-Yafo

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Nearby Cities

Givatayim

3 km away · Tel Aviv

Ramat Gan

4 km away · Tel Aviv

Bené Beraq

5 km away · Tel Aviv

Giv‘at Shemu’él

6 km away · Central

Bat Yam

7 km away · Tel Aviv

Holon

7 km away · Tel Aviv

Qiryat Ono

7 km away · Tel Aviv

Or Yehuda

8 km away · Tel Aviv

Other Major Cities in Israel

Jerusalem

Jerusalem · pop. 936,425

₪4,496 ($1,215) / mo

Haifa

Haifa · pop. 600,000

₪4,496 ($1,215) / mo

Rishon LeẔiyyon

Central · pop. 249,860

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Petaẖ Tiqwa

Central · pop. 236,169

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Ashdod

Southern · pop. 220,174

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Netanya

Central · pop. 217,200

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Beersheba

Southern · pop. 209,000

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Holon

Tel Aviv · pop. 194,300

₪4,218 ($1,140) / mo

Living in Tel Aviv-Yafo

Tel Aviv-Yafo is the capital and one of the key cities in Israel. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₪5,627 ($1,521), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₪2,260 ($611) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₪13,561 ($3,665) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₪10,273 ($2,776) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tel Aviv-Yafo is ₪14,430 ($3,900). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₪7,315 ($1,977) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tel Aviv-Yafo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₪5,627 ($1,521) per month in Tel Aviv-Yafo including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Israel.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tel Aviv-Yafo?
A net salary of around ₪7,315 ($1,977) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tel Aviv-Yafo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tel Aviv-Yafo is ₪14,430 ($3,900).
How much is rent in Tel Aviv-Yafo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₪3,249 ($878) per month in the city centre and ₪2,260 ($611) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₪6,780 ($1,832).
Is Tel Aviv-Yafo cheaper than Israel on average?
No — Tel Aviv-Yafo is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Israel average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Tel Aviv-Yafo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₪1,145 ($309) in Tel Aviv-Yafo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₪51 ($14) and a cappuccino runs around ₪15 ($4).
How do transport costs in Tel Aviv-Yafo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tel Aviv-Yafo is estimated at ₪185 ($50). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tel Aviv-Yafo are estimates based on Israel national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,388,400) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.