🇸🇬 Singapore vs 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Singapore

Singapore

$2,923–$4,628/mo

S$3,950 – S$6,254 / month (local)

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Tel Aviv

Israel

$2,646–$4,190/mo

₪9,800 – ₪15,519 / month (local)

Singapore is 10% more expensive

Tel Aviv wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategorySingapore (USD)Tel Aviv (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$2,192–$3,410$1,985–$3,087🟢 Tel Aviv
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,157–$1,827$1,047–$1,654🟢 Tel Aviv
Utilities$91–$177$83–$160🟢 Tel Aviv
Groceries$463–$694$419–$628🟢 Tel Aviv
Eating out (mid-range meal)$61–$110$55–$99🟢 Tel Aviv
Public transport (monthly)$116–$140$105–$127🟢 Tel Aviv
Internet & Mobile$37–$61$33–$55🟢 Tel Aviv
Gym membership$43–$79$39–$72🟢 Tel Aviv
Cinema ticket$17–$22$15–$20🟢 Tel Aviv
Monthly total (single)$2,923–$4,628$2,646–$4,190🟢 Tel Aviv

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.1 / 10 · 3.7 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Safety9.2 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Healthcare9.2 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Education8.8 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Environment9.6 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Economy7.9 / 10 · 6.9 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Culture8.5 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv
Internet8.9 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Singapore▲ better
Tel Aviv

Who should choose which city?

Choose Singapore if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Singapore offers vs Tel Aviv
  • ✓Safety
  • ✓Hub airport
  • ✓Low tax for some
  • ✓Finance

Choose Tel Aviv if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Singapore
  • ✓Startup nation
  • ✓Beach
  • ✓Nightlife
  • ✓Cyber

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