Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 206% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 211% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 211% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (92 lei) | 32 lei | + 189% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 ₪ (73 lei) | 18 lei | + 308% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (28 lei) | 9 lei | + 201% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (21 lei) | 10 lei | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (9 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (37 lei) | 14 lei | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (16 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 368% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (7 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 190% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (12 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 280% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (63 lei) | 25 lei | + 154% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (17 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 204% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (11 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 548% | |
Housing | + 394% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 394% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (14,145 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 535% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (10,137 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 566% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 ₪ (1,170 lei) | 390 lei | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (8,071 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 489% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (6,136 lei) | 914 lei | + 571% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (544 lei) | 253 lei | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (133 lei) | 32 lei | + 313% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (2,505 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (552 lei) | 330 lei | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (41 lei) | 30 lei | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (83 lei) | 23 lei | + 262% | |
Clothes | + 112% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 112% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (460 lei) | 261 lei | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 219 ₪ (288 lei) | 131 lei | + 120% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (588 lei) | 270 lei | + 118% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (646 lei) | 251 lei | + 157% | |
Transportation | + 179% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 179% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (184,603 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 110% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (10 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (299 lei) | 74 lei | + 304% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 ₪ (75 lei) | 21 lei | + 264% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 139% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (30 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (27 lei) | 28 lei | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 493 ₪ (649 lei) | 84 lei | + 674% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (36 lei) | 20 lei | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (28 lei) | 13 lei | + 112% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (12 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (94 lei) | 16 lei | + 498% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 112% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Tel Aviv | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 186 ₪ (244 lei) | 69 lei | + 256% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (117 lei) | 43 lei | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 ₪ (430 lei) | 166 lei | + 159% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (384 lei) | 135 lei | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (75 lei) | 21 lei | + 255% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 106% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (43 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 706% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,738 ₪ (3,603 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (0.17 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (353 lei) | 121 lei | + 193% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (46 lei) | 16 lei | + 179% | |
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TOTAL | + 206% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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