Hong Kong vs Tel Aviv Cost of Living
Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4 — Tel Aviv (Israel) · Overall index 72.9
Summary
- Overall, Tel Aviv is 3% cheaper than Hong Kong.
- Rent in Tel Aviv is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong.
- Telecom in Tel Aviv is 3% more expensive than in Hong Kong.
| Item | Hong Kong | Tel Aviv | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -15% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,572 | $2,364 | -8% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,975 | $1,581 | -20% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,236 | $4,738 | -10% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,501 | $2,812 | -20% |
| Groceries | +1% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.19 | $1.04 | -13% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.67 | $3.67 | 0% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.36 | $4.15 | -5% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.93 | $4.73 | +20% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.9 | $12.9 | +8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.5 | $10.5 | -9% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15 | $18.5 | +23% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.97 | $4.53 | -9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.74 | $1.86 | +7% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.99 | $4.33 | +9% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.29 | $5.06 | -4% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.49 | $2.74 | +10% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.2 | $2.75 | +25% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.49 | $2.33 | -6% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.3 | $1.97 | -14% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.7 | $12.4 | -9% |
| Transport | 0% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.38 | $2.1 | -12% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $104 | $106 | +2% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.97 | $3.39 | +14% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.71 | $1.45 | -15% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.76 | $0.83 | +9% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,733 | $23,076 | +6% |
| Dining out | +1% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.9 | $18.8 | -10% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $99.9 | $108 | +8% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.2 | $10.9 | +7% |
| Cappuccino | $4.36 | $4.01 | -8% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.41 | $2.23 | -7% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.48 | $6.04 | +10% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.05 | $7.18 | +2% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.74 | $1.82 | +5% |
| Telecom | +3% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $48.9 | $50.1 | +2% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $59.2 | $65 | +10% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.3 | $0.28 | -7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $13.7 | +5% |
| Utilities & household | -2% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $136 | $161 | +18% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.18 | $0.19 | +6% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.39 | $4.29 | -2% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.39 | $1.21 | -13% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21.8 | $21 | -4% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $78.7 | $69.3 | -12% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.3 | $13.8 | +4% |
| Men's haircut | $30.2 | $25.9 | -14% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24.4 | $21 | -14% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,684 | $2,026 | +20% |
3,246 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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