Tel Aviv, Israel
+18% vs Tel Aviv avgSarona is a moderately-priced area within Tel Aviv, with a cost of living index of 95.9 — that is +18% compared to the Tel Aviv average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₪7,645/month, compared to a range of ₪4,665 in Bnei Brak to ₪8,747 in Rothschild Blvd.
For a typical resident of Sarona, housing takes up roughly 50% 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 ₪305,805 before tax.
Salaries in Sarona reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 95.9:
After tax and deductions of 30.7% in Israel, take-home pay for someone earning ₪305,805 would be roughly ₪211,923/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₪258,887 salary in Sarona, Tel Aviv (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Sarona would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $71,925 |
| London | GBP | £61,898 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 359,897 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Sarona, Tel Aviv to maintain your lifestyle.
Open Salary ConverterNeighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Sarona:
Yes, Sarona is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. It costs about +18% more than the city average, ranking #6 out of 19 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Sarona is above the Tel Aviv average. With a multiplier of 1.18x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +18% compared to the city baseline.