Is Givatayim Expensive?

Tel Aviv, Israel

-8% vs Tel Aviv avg

Living in Givatayim, Tel Aviv

Givatayim is a relatively affordable area in Tel Aviv, with a cost of living index of 74.8 — that is -8% compared to the Tel Aviv average. At #13 of 19, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₪5,961/month, compared to a range of ₪4,665 in Bnei Brak to ₪8,747 in Rothschild Blvd.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Givatayim, housing takes up roughly 39% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₪238,424 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Givatayim

Salaries in Givatayim reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 74.8:

After tax and deductions of 27.2% in Israel, take-home pay for someone earning ₪238,424 would be roughly ₪173,573/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

74.8
COLI Index
0.92x
vs City Avg
₪5,961
Est. 1BR Rent
#13
of 19 Areas
27.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Givatayim

Estimated annual deductions on a ₪201,926 salary in Givatayim, Tel Aviv (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
National Insurance + Health
12.0%
Total Deductions: 27.2%
Est. Take-Home: ₪147,024/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Givatayim would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $56,100
London GBP £48,279
Dubai AED AED 280,712

Other Neighborhoods in Tel Aviv

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Rothschild Blvd 109.8 1.35x +35%
Neve Tzedek 105.7 1.30x +30%
Herzliya Pituach 104.1 1.28x +28%
Lev Ha'ir (City Centre) 101.6 1.25x +25%
Old North 97.6 1.20x +20%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Givatayim:

Bishan, Singapore Serangoon, Singapore Ealing, London Clontarf, Dublin Stillorgan, Dublin Jamaica Plain, Boston

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Givatayim expensive in Tel Aviv?

Givatayim is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #13 out of 19 neighborhoods.

How does Givatayim compare to the Tel Aviv average?

The cost of living in Givatayim is below the Tel Aviv average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.