Tokyo vs Tel Aviv Cost of Living
Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8 — Tel Aviv (Israel) · Overall index 72.9
Summary
- Overall, Tel Aviv is 36% more expensive than Tokyo.
- Rent in Tel Aviv is 84% more expensive than in Tokyo.
- Transport in Tel Aviv is 33% more expensive than in Tokyo.
| Item | Tokyo | Tel Aviv | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +84% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,307 | $2,364 | +81% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $782 | $1,581 | +102% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,737 | $4,738 | +73% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,558 | $2,812 | +80% |
| Groceries | +25% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.87 | $1.04 | +20% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.62 | $3.67 | +40% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.43 | $4.15 | +21% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.26 | $4.73 | +45% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.15 | $12.9 | +41% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $10.5 | +7% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.2 | $18.5 | +30% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.74 | $4.53 | +21% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.62 | $1.86 | +15% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3 | $4.33 | +44% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.44 | $5.06 | +14% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.3 | $2.74 | +19% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.06 | $2.75 | +33% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.69 | $2.33 | +38% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $1.97 | +9% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.4 | $12.4 | +9% |
| Transport | +33% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $2.1 | +27% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $75.4 | $106 | +41% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.32 | $3.39 | +46% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.23 | $1.45 | +18% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.58 | $0.83 | +43% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,186 | $23,076 | +27% |
| Dining out | +30% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.8 | $18.8 | +36% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $70.3 | $108 | +54% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.88 | $10.9 | +38% |
| Cappuccino | $3.87 | $4.01 | +4% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.65 | $2.23 | +35% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.95 | $6.04 | +22% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.82 | $7.18 | +23% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.35 | $1.82 | +35% |
| Telecom | +15% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.5 | $50.1 | +21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $52.1 | $65 | +25% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.28 | +8% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.7 | $13.7 | +8% |
| Utilities & household | +25% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $126 | $161 | +28% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.19 | +27% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.07 | $4.29 | +40% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.05 | $1.21 | +15% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.3 | $21 | +29% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.2 | $69.3 | +11% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.79 | $13.8 | +41% |
| Men's haircut | $23.3 | $25.9 | +11% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $18.8 | $21 | +12% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,434 | $2,026 | +41% |
3,005 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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