8. Just one gum piece (Bazooka Joe)
Where: Israel’s Tel Aviv
Estimated monthly family income: $4,100; estimated monthly cost of living: $4,100
Many people consider Tel Aviv to be among the world’s most attractive cities. It is easy to understand why. It is a vibrant city that provides an abundance of sun, sea, sand, and culture. It is situated magnificently on the Israeli Mediterranean coast. All of this beauty does, however, come with a cost.

Bazooka Joe – One Piece of Gum @u/KissofDestiiny / Reddit.com
Although living in Israel isn’t very inexpensive overall, Tel Aviv is among the priciest cities in the country. Nevertheless, $1 gets you a single piece of Bazooka Joe gum, which isn’t quite the equivalent of a three-course Pizza Hut dinner.
