Which place is cheaper, Paris or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Paris, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $201Paris $308
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $201, while the average daily cost in Paris is $308. 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 Tel Aviv and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $109Paris $178
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $218Paris $356
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Paris? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Paris $25
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$1.99
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Taxi to Airport$51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Private Transfers and Chauffeur Services: $300
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $292
- Haifa to Tel Aviv or (TLV) Airport Transfers (Arrival/Departure): $290
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $187
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $173
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.43
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.89
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $92
- 2-Way Transfer to Disneyland from Paris: $171
- Airport Paris Charles de Gaulle CDG private transfer to hotels.: $110
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $140
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Business Car: $102
- Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $185
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $232
- Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $61
- Arrival Private Transfer Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Sedan: $99
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport Charles de Gaulle OR Orly TO La Defense: $62
- Arrival Transfer CDG or ORY Airport to Disneyland París by Van: $142
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $61Paris $84
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$164
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$43
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.73
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Lunch at the airport$40
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.28
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Breakfast$8.12
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Breakfast for 2$34
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Dinner on River Cruise$100
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Dinner$66
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.15
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $69
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $75
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $76
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $76
- Paris Food Tour: $80
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $84
- Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $87
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $87
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $92
- Paris Saint Germain Food Tour - Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $29Paris $88
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$100
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Etzel museum$5.07
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $89
- Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $109
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Carmel Market Highlights Tour A Culinary Journey in Tel Aviv: $70
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour - LocaLocal: $145
- Carmel Market Tour: $200
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.80
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Tour of the Historic Center of Paris in Spanish: $2.80
- Self-Guided Tours in Paris with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.49
- Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $3.49
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.49
- Montmartre Walking Tour: Artists & the Soul of Paris: $3.49
- Paris Notre-Dame Tour with Scheduled Group Access: $3.50
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour: $3.50
- Paris Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.61
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.65
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.65
- Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.65
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Paris $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $26
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $19
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl Experience in Bars with Club Entry: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $31
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $41
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $52
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $69
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $80
- Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $82
- Paris Biking Tour with Wine Tasting in a Hidden Cellar: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Tel Aviv much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Paris is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Paris, 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.