Is Tel Aviv-Yafo more expensive than Singapore?

Tel Aviv-Yafo is 12.5% more expensive than Singapore overall. Rent is 29.6% lower, groceries 10.8% more expensive, and restaurants 92.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Singapore or Tel Aviv-Yafo?

Singapore has a purchasing power index of 95.7 while Tel Aviv-Yafo has 103.2 (NYC = 100). Tel Aviv-Yafo offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore vs 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv-Yafo

2026

Tel Aviv-Yafo is 12.5% more expensive

Category	🇸🇬 Singapore	🇮🇱 Tel Aviv-Yafo	Difference
Cost of Living	92.7	104.3	+12.5%
Rent	69.3	48.8	-29.6%
Groceries	88.7	98.3	+10.8%
Restaurants	56.0	107.9	+92.7%
Purchasing Power	95.7	103.2	+7.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.