Which place is cheaper, Tel Aviv or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Tel Aviv?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Tel Aviv can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Tel Aviv?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem.
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Doha Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $244Tel Aviv $198
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Tel Aviv is $198. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Doha and Tel Aviv in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Tel Aviv $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Tel Aviv $214
Compare Hotels in Doha and Tel Aviv
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Tel Aviv? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Doha Hotel Prices and Tel Aviv Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Tel Aviv $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $128
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $128
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $37
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $30
- Doha Airport Arrival Departure Transfer to Doha City and Hotel: $55
- Doha Airport Transfers Taxi: $35
- Doha Arabian Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert with Transfer: $135
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $39
- Doha Private Airport Transfer: $99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.96
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Comfortable Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $180
- Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
- Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Herzlia: $116
- Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion: $85
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Ben Gurion Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Private Transfer from Netanya to Ben Gurion Airport: $172
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $228
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $228
- Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $107
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Tel Aviv?
Prices for flights to both Tel Aviv and Doha change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDoha $106Tel Aviv $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $20
- Doha Evening Dhow Cruise with Dinner Option: $25
- Sunset Experience, Traditional Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $28
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $35
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $50
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- Full Day Desert Safari in Qatar with Lunch/Dinner by sea side: $159
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$161
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.65
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $180
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Tel Aviv $28
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- Qatar Desert Safari Adventure Experience .: $28
- Half Day Desert Safari from Cruise Airport or Hotel: $28
- Doha Desert Safari Sand Boarding Camel Ride and Inland Sea Tour: $28
- The Heart of the Desert – Doha Safari & Inland Sea Tour: $28
- Doha Desert Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour: $28
- Doha Group Tour Skyline Souq and Cultural Village: $29
- Doha Night City Tour With Pickup From Doha airport and Hotels: $30
- Explore Doha Souq Waqif Katara Cultural Village Pearl Island Tour: $30
- Moonlight on The Gulf A Doha Dhow Cruise Adventure: $30
- Doha City Tour | Souq Waqif | Courniche | The Pearl | Katara etc: $34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$98
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Etzel museum$4.98
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Jaffa Gatekeeper’s Secret: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.93
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- The White City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the History of the Bauhaus Style: $9.99
- The Story of Gan HaHashmal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $35
- Tel Aviv Carmel Market & City Walking Tour: $49
- Carmel Market Vegetarian Food, History & Culture Tour: $50
- Tel Aviv-Yaffo Sunset Tel Aviv Skyline Tour: $50
- Running Tour - Old and New Jaffa Highlights Tour 5K: $52
- Explore Modern Contemporary Tour in Jerusalem New City: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $14Tel Aviv $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Bar Crawl tour with local in Tel-Aviv: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Tel Aviv, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Tel Aviv much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tel Aviv would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tel Aviv and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Tel Aviv.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Tel Aviv Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Tel Aviv, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.