Israel
A vibrant, liberal Mediterranean city with world-class nightlife, Bauhaus architecture, incredible food, and a startup density rivaling Silicon Valley.
#133 of 250
24% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 086
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Tel Aviv is the 133. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 086 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 53% above the median city and adds $ 124 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 22, mcmeal at mcdonalds $ 17. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, basic grocery basket.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 91% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 5.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
37 prices on this page come from live scrapers (5 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Tel Aviv, Israel. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/tel-aviv. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 12.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Beef (1kg) | 38.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 33.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 31.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Cheese (1kg) | 28.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Butter (200g) | 5.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Eggs (12) | 8.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Bread (500g) | 1.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 2.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Rice (1kg) | 4.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Oats (500g) | 3.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Garlic (1kg) | 11.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Banana (1kg) | 6.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Lentils (1kg) | 5.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Flour (1kg) | 3.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Coffee (250g) | 8.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 5.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Shufersal |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 81.13 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 15.90 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 28.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 18.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 194.67 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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