Is Tel Aviv-Yafo more expensive than Petah Tikva?

Tel Aviv-Yafo is 20.2% more expensive than Petah Tikva overall. Rent is 61.6% higher, groceries 13.7% more expensive, and restaurants 9.9% more expensive.

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

Petah Tikva has a purchasing power index of 132.1 while Tel Aviv-Yafo has 113.1 (NYC = 100). Petah Tikva offers better purchasing power.

Petah Tikva vs Tel Aviv-Yafo: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Categoría	🇮🇱 Petah Tikva	🇮🇱 Tel Aviv-Yafo	Diferencia
Coste de Vida	78.1	93.9	+20.2%
Alquiler	27.6	44.6	+61.6%
Supermercado	73.7	83.8	+13.7%
Restaurantes	92.6	101.8	+9.9%
Poder Adquisitivo	132.1	113.1	-14.4%

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