Seoul vs Tel Aviv Cost of Living
Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3 — Tel Aviv (Israel) · Overall index 72.9
Summary
- Overall, Tel Aviv is 37% more expensive than Seoul.
- Rent in Tel Aviv is 85% more expensive than in Seoul.
- Transport in Tel Aviv is 30% more expensive than in Seoul.
| Item | Seoul | Tel Aviv | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +85% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,128 | $2,364 | +110% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $885 | $1,581 | +79% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,631 | $4,738 | +80% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,576 | $2,812 | +78% |
| Groceries | +25% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.97 | $1.04 | +7% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.03 | $3.67 | +21% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $4.15 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $4.73 | +42% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.47 | $12.9 | +36% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.39 | $10.5 | +25% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.8 | $18.5 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.15 | $4.53 | +9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.53 | $1.86 | +22% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.36 | $4.33 | +29% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.73 | $5.06 | +36% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $2.74 | +23% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.86 | $2.75 | +48% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.71 | $2.33 | +36% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.67 | $1.97 | +18% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.7 | $12.4 | +6% |
| Transport | +30% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.68 | $2.1 | +25% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.9 | $106 | +54% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.76 | $3.39 | +23% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.34 | $1.45 | +8% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.53 | $0.83 | +57% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,844 | $23,076 | +22% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $18.8 | +27% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $84.8 | $108 | +27% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.96 | $10.9 | +37% |
| Cappuccino | $3.11 | $4.01 | +29% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.89 | $2.23 | +18% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.53 | $6.04 | +33% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.53 | $7.18 | +30% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.82 | +27% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.1 | $50.1 | +11% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $47.3 | $65 | +37% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.28 | +27% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.3 | $13.7 | +21% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $130 | $161 | +24% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.19 | +19% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.13 | $4.29 | +37% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.03 | $1.21 | +17% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.9 | $21 | +32% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $60.9 | $69.3 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.46 | $13.8 | +46% |
| Men's haircut | $22.9 | $25.9 | +13% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.6 | $21 | +27% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,561 | $2,026 | +30% |
3,051 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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