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London vs Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv runs about 10% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 424 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Tel Aviv-Yafo City Hall and Rabin Square in Tel Aviv, Israel. View from Gan Ha'ir Tower
Tel Aviv
$3,626/month · Israel
Anagoria · CC BY 3.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Tel Aviv monthly
$3,626
Index 57 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-10%
Tel Aviv relative to London
Rent gap
$600
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonTel Aviv
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Tel Aviv $2,000. Cheaper in Tel Aviv.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Tel Aviv $966. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Tel Aviv $124. Cheaper in Tel Aviv.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Tel Aviv $176. Cheaper in Tel Aviv.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Tel Aviv $28. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Tel Aviv $212. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Tel Aviv $120. Cheaper in London.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonTel Aviv
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,626 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6357✓
Housing2,600 USD2,000 USD✓
Utilities267 USD176 USD✓
Food617 USD✓966 USD
Transport282 USD124 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle169 USD✓212 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,560 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓33.3%
Left over each month1,902 USD1,934 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,200 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,000 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD11,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓64/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality60/10060/100
Public transport92/100✓72/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency100/100✓84/100
Nightlife94/10094/100
Family friendliness72/10074/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓21°C
Summer high23°C✓31°C
Winter low3°C10°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h3,300 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min5 min✓
CurrencyGBPILS
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Jerusalem

Tel Aviv runs about 10% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 424 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Tel Aviv cheaper?

Tel Aviv runs about 10% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 424 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tel Aviv compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,560 in Tel Aviv, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Tel Aviv?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Tel Aviv scores 64 and 84. London averages 12°C against 21°C in Tel Aviv.