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Tel Aviv Housing Costs Skyrocket, Requiring High Incomes and Savings
How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By Ирен Давид
First reported by Bizportal · 1 day ago
What happened
A four-room apartment in Tel Aviv now costs 4.5-5 million shekels, requiring a net monthly income of 38,000-56,000 shekels and initial savings of 1.35-1.5 million shekels. This reflects a significant increase in housing costs and mortgage payments compared to previous years, making Tel Aviv properties largely inaccessible to average earners.
- 01Tel Aviv apartments cost 4.5-5 million shekels, requiring high incomes.
- 02Monthly mortgage payments range from 15,200 to 16,900 shekels.
- 03Net monthly income of 38,000-56,000 shekels is needed.
- 04Initial savings of 1.35-1.5 million shekels are essential.
- 05Prices have increased 45-65% since 2016.
- 06Other cities offer significantly more affordable housing options.
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