Cost of living comparison

Israel

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United States

New York City vs. Tel Aviv-Yafo Cost of Living Summary

New York City is 18.4% more expensive than Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Restaurants: pay 11.0% less in New York City
Groceries: pay 26.1% more in New York City
Transportation: pay 26.7% less in New York City
Housing: pay 61.5% more in New York City
Childcare: pay 97.6% more in New York City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 12.0% more in New York City
Clothing: pay 35.1% less in New York City

The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in New York City are more expensive than in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Expenses including clothing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in New York City. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in New York City.

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New York City vs. Tel Aviv-Yafo Cost Breakdown

If you lived in New York City instead of Tel Aviv-Yafo, you would:

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pay 11.0% less for restaurants

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$26.04 ₪80.87	$26.50	+1.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$20.34 ₪63.18	$14.50	-28.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.98 ₪12.36	$3.95	-0.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$3.13 ₪9.72	$2.97	-5.2%
Average			-11.0%

Tel Aviv-Yafo vs. New York City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.1% more for groceries

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Bread 1 loaf	$4.52 ₪14.05	$4.78	+5.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$10.80 ₪33.53	$9.47	-12.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.69 ₪30.09	$5.13	-47.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.20 ₪16.16	$6.03	+15.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.40 ₪22.98	$7.93	+7.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.12 ₪6.59	$3.11	+46.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 ₪5.42	$0.96	-44.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.11 ₪3.46	$2.83	+154.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.54 ₪4.79	$3.08	+99.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.86 ₪2.66	$1.83	+113.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.85 ₪2.65	$2.04	+139.2%
Average			+26.1%

Tel Aviv-Yafo vs. New York City - Cost of groceries

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pay 26.7% less for transportation

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$9.91 ₪30.78	$4.31	-56.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$102.54 ₪318.43	$140.00	+36.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$56,459.75 ₪175K	$35,458.00	-37.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.25 ₪41.16	$20.44	+54.2%
Average			-26.7%

Tel Aviv-Yafo vs. New York City - Cost of transportation

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pay 61.5% more for housing

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$35.46 ₪110.11	$71.57	+101.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,217.54 ₪6,886.61	$4,447.32	+100.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,616.53 ₪5,020.18	$3,217.65	+99.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$341.75 ₪1,061.30	$164.80	-51.8%
Average			+61.5%

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pay 97.6% more for childcare

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,694.43 ₪5,262.08	$3,379.10	+99.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$31,106.80 ₪96,602.80	$60,882.67	+95.7%
Average			+97.6%

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pay 12.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.07 ₪34.37	$8.50	-23.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.53 ₪17.18	$6.50	+17.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.65 ₪45.49	$19.00	+29.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$111.89 ₪347.49	$121.41	+8.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$15.87 ₪49.28	$22.50	+41.8%
Average			+12.0%

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pay 35.1% less for clothing

	Tel Aviv-Yafo	New York City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$124.78 ₪387.50	$75.86	-39.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$86.59 ₪268.89	$54.45	-37.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$173.45 ₪538.65	$120.38	-30.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$197.81 ₪614.30	$132.00	-33.3%
Average			-35.1%

Tel Aviv-Yafo vs. New York City - Cost of clothing

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