Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 115% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 108% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (2,169 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 ₪ (1,719 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (666 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (193 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (485 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (208 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (866 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (370 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (157 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (288 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (1,490 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (388 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (255 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 210% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,750 ₪ (332,457 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,704 ₪ (238,257 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 ₪ (27,509 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,134 ₪ (189,706 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,664 ₪ (144,225 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (12,785 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (3,133 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,904 ₪ (58,869 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (12,982 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (960 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (1,956 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 46% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (10,801 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 219 ₪ (6,771 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (13,809 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 ₪ (15,175 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 128% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,296 ₪ (4,338,830 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (227 Lek) | 220 Lek | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (7,022 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 347% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 ₪ (1,767 Lek) | 2,540 Lek | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 69% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (694 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 ₪ (643 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 493 ₪ (15,249 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (848 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (651 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (499 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (279 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (427 Lek) | 328 Lek | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (2,211 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 43% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Tel Aviv | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 186 ₪ (5,741 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (2,739 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 ₪ (10,113 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (9,018 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (1,752 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (451 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (1,005 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,738 ₪ (84,678 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (4.02 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (8,306 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (1,079 Lek) | 343 Lek | + 215% | |
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TOTAL | + 115% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 701 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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