Cost of Living in Petah Tikva

Summary of cost of living in Petah Tikva, Israel:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,572.4 (₪13,217.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,262.1 (₪3,648.4), excluding rent.
  • Petah Tikva is 17.4% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Petah Tikva is, on average, 9.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $24.22 20.76-51.89
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $103.78 83.03-207.57
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $20.76 20.76-22.49
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $11.42 6.92-13.15
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $10.38 8.65-15.57
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.13 4.15-5.54
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $3.69 3.46-4.15
Bottled Water (12 oz) $3.46 2.77-4.15
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $2.54 2.42-2.77
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $2.72 1.40-6.25
White Rice (1 lb) $1.68 0.94-2.28
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.86 4.50-4.98
Local Cheese (1 lb) $8.53 4.08-13.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $6.19 3.92-7.53
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $10.79 6.28-13.34
Apples (1 lb) $2.03 1.41-2.35
Bananas (1 lb) $1.22 1.10-1.55
Oranges (1 lb) $1.07 0.63-1.57
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.43 0.63-2.02
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.97 0.47-1.24
Onions (1 lb) $0.97 0.63-1.88
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.00 1.73-2.39
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.09 0.35-2.08
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $18.16 12.11-20.72
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.90 2.08-3.67
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.79 2.30-4.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $14.53 12.80-15.22
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.77 2.08-2.77
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $79.57 69.19-81.64
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $5.19 4.84-13.84
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.32 1.06-5.57
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $25.88 12.11-39.65
Gasoline (1 Liter) $2.62 2.53-2.87
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $61,197.31 61,197.31-61,197.31
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $60,424.82 58,573.68-62,266.27
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $230.63 172.97-309.53
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $10.49 8.65-12.11
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $43.34 34.59-57.43
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $64.78 49.47-155.67
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $17.30 10.38-24.22
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.22 13.84-17.47
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,199.27 864.86-1,383.77
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $90.72 34.59-259.46
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $84.76 55.00-121.08
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $158.50 86.49-207.57
Men's Leather Business Shoes $172.88 103.78-207.57
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,271.34 1,210.80-1,812.74
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,303.34 1,141.61-1,383.77
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,080.85 1,729.71-2,594.57
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,893.17 1,729.71-2,594.57
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $870.16 674.92-996.31
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $771.33 642.78-899.89
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,981.46
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.10 3.80-5.10

Prices in Petah Tikva

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Last update: 4 May 2026
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