A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tel Aviv vs. Mount Everest for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tel Aviv or Mount Everest?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Mount Everest, 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 Mount Everest?

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.

Mount Everest

More commonly known as Mount Everest, Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world with a peak reaching 8,848 meters above sea level. Pilgrims trek long distances to worship its divine aura, climbing enthusiasts run great risks to challenge its high altitude, and visitors from all over come to see where the tallest reaches of earth meet the heavens.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Kathmandu, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara.


Which place is cheaper, Mount Everest 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.

  • Tel Aviv Prices
    Israel Prices
    Mount Everest Prices
    Nepal Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tel Aviv $179
    Mount Everest $56

The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $179, while the average daily cost in Mount Everest is $56. 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 Mount Everest in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tel Aviv $97
    Mount Everest $6.46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $194
    Mount Everest $13
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Mount Everest

Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Mount Everest? 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.

Hotels in Tel Aviv


Hotels in Mount Everest


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tel Aviv $9.78
    Mount Everest -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:


  • Local Bus to Central Bus Station
    $1.77
  • Taxi to Airport
    $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:

  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $43
  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
  • Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
  • Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
  • Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $69
  • Private Ben Gurion Airport Transfer To/From TelAviv: $70
  • Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Jerusalem : $80
  • Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $80
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Arrival Private Transfer: $89
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $89
  • Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $91

Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Mount Everest?

Prices for flights to both Mount Everest 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tel Aviv $54
    Mount Everest $43
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:


  • Dinner for Two
    $25
  • Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka
    $146
  • Lunch at Segev Sarona
    $38
  • Aroma Iced Coffee
    $4.20
  • Lunch at the airport
    $35

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: $49
  • Levinsky Market Food Tour : $130
  • Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $185

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $26
    Mount Everest $17
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:


  • Masada tour from Tel Aviv
    $88
  • Etzel museum
    $4.50

Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv

Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • The White City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the History of the Bauhaus Style: $9.99
  • Trail of Independence Quest Experience: $10
  • Self-guided Graffiti tour in Tel Aviv in your own time and your own pace: $24
  • 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline : $29
  • Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $39
  • Exclusive Private Tour in The Israel Diamond Exchange: $40
  • Hatikvah Market Interactive Behind-the-Scenes Tour: $50
  • Highlights of Central Tel Aviv Walking Tour : $50
  • Tel Aviv; Jaffa Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour : $50
  • Jaffa Sunset Skyline Walking Tour : $50
  • Discover Jaffa in a Private Guided Walking Tour : $50
  • Explore Modern Contemporary Tour in Jerusalem New City : $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $24
    Mount Everest -

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: $24


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Mount Everest, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Mount Everest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Mount Everest is in Asia, 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 Mount Everest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Everest 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Mount Everest.

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 Mount Everest Expensive?.