Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 41% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (Dirham 76) | Dirham 48 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 ₪ (Dirham 60) | Dirham 36 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.29 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 30 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 11 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 4.58 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (Dirham 52) | Dirham 52 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.32 | + 107% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (Dirham 11,646) | Dirham 11,443 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (Dirham 8,346) | Dirham 7,963 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 ₪ (Dirham 964) | Dirham 989 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (Dirham 6,646) | Dirham 5,997 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (Dirham 5,052) | Dirham 3,669 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (Dirham 448) | Dirham 558 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (Dirham 110) | Dirham 184 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (Dirham 2,062) | Dirham 1,419 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (Dirham 455) | Dirham 338 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (Dirham 34) | Dirham 50 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (Dirham 69) | Dirham 51 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (Dirham 378) | Dirham 243 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 219 ₪ (Dirham 237) | Dirham 277 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (Dirham 484) | Dirham 460 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (Dirham 532) | Dirham 465 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 117% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (Dirham 151,992) | Dirham 104,094 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.29 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (Dirham 246) | Dirham 82 | + 201% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 ₪ (Dirham 62) | Dirham 39 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (Dirham 24) | Dirham 14 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 56 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 493 ₪ (Dirham 534) | Dirham 382 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 26 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (Dirham 77) | Dirham 63 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 186 ₪ (Dirham 201) | Dirham 188 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (Dirham 96) | Dirham 121 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 ₪ (Dirham 354) | Dirham 783 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (Dirham 316) | Dirham 470 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (Dirham 61) | Dirham 64 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (Dirham 35) | Dirham 38 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,738 ₪ (Dirham 2,966) | Dirham 2,128 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 1.28 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (Dirham 291) | Dirham 317 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (Dirham 38) | Dirham 21 | + 79% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 800 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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