How much does a vacation in Tel Aviv cost?

Tel Aviv vacation prices

Besides spending on airfare, transfers, and lodging, a vacation in Tel Aviv will require the following expenses:

Meals. The cost of dining in a cafe or restaurant will depend directly on the location of the establishment. For example, the most expensive places to eat are on the coast (the average bill will be 80-180 ILS), while it's much better to eat in the center of Tel Aviv (a meal for two can be had for 60-90 ILS).

The most economical option, according to reviews, is a pita with shwarma (flatbread stuffed with chicken or lamb), which costs 20-25 ILS. To keep the price of a vacation in Tel Aviv to a minimum, cook for yourself: bread costs about 8-17 ILS, milk 4-5 ILS, a kilo of chicken thighs 30-35 ILS, and a kilo of potatoes or pasta 4-8 ILS.

Even the most economical vacation for two in Tel Aviv is not without souvenirs! The most popular local gifts are pilgrim kits (for 8-16 ILS you can buy 3 tiny vials of oil, salt, and holy water) and cosmetics with Dead Sea salts (best bought in September-October, when Tel Aviv offers big discounts from 20 ILS for hair masks and 8 ILS for bath salts).

Entertainment Costs

Drinks. This is a particular expense, especially in the summer. On vacation in Tel Aviv, you should drink at least 2.5 liters of liquid, because the climate is too arid. It is most profitable to buy two-liter bottles (from 3 ILS), a liter of juice costs 8-16 ILS.