Verdict: Tokyo is 29% cheaper — saving you $815/month ($9,780/year)
Tel Aviv ($2,795/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1800
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1200
$750
Cheap Meal
$15
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$40
$25
Transit Pass
$50
$70
Utilities
$120
$130
Internet
$25
$40
Groceries
$350
$300
CategoryTel AvivTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1800$1200+$600
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1200$750+$450
Cheap Meal$15$8+$7
Mid-Range Meal$40$25+$15
Transit Pass$50$70$-20
Utilities$120$130$-10
Internet$25$40$-15
Groceries$350$300+$50
Total Estimated$2,795$1,980$815 (29%)

Safety Index

Tel Aviv: 70/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Tel Aviv: $3,500

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tel Aviv cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 29% cheaper.Tel Aviv costs around $2,795/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $815/month ($9,780/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Tel Aviv or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Tel Aviv charges $1800/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Tel Aviv or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 70/100.