Herzliya Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
Herzliya, Tel Aviv District, Israel |
| 👥 Population |
105,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Average 150-200 Mbps (Fiber widely available) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
1 ILS (Israeli New Shekel) ≈ 0.27 USD, 1 USD ≈ 3.65 ILS |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Drinkable and safe |
| 🔌 Power |
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/H sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card |
Partner, Cellcom, Hot Mobile (approx. 50 ILS for 100GB) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Revolut (highly recommended) |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Airbnb, Yad2 (local listings), Facebook Groups |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Yes, cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) accepted everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Marine Heights Apartments, Benjamin Herzliya Hotel |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
The Sea Apartments (approx. 450 ILS/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Herzliya Pituach (Beachfront and nightlife) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Herzliya Hills or Green Herzliya (Quiet but connected) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
WeWork (Shenkar St 1) - approx. 1,200 ILS/month for Hot Desk |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
Arcaffe (Maskit St 9) - spacious with fast Wi-Fi |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Herzliya Pituach High-Tech Meetups at Mixer Coworking |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Secret Herzliya Facebook Group meetups at Mike's Place |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Gett (formerly GetTaxi) and Uber |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Lime and Bird (approx. 5 ILS start + 1 ILS/min) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
Accadia Beach (central Herzliya Pituach) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Arkia |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
EL AL |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
Ayylon Highway (Route 20) and Highway 2 (Coast Road) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
Herzliya Railway Station (Connects to Tel Aviv in 15 mins) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
Rav-Kav card (Daily pass approx. 15-30 ILS) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Israel Railways (Train), Egged Bus Lines |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
Herzliya Medical Center (HMC), Ha-Hoshlim St 7 |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Prana Yoga (Shenkar St 14) - 80 ILS per drop-in |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
Holmes Place Premium (Seven Stars Mall) - approx. 350 ILS/month |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Kibbus Laundry (Ben Gurion St 48) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
Wolt and Ten Bis |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Sabich (Fried eggplant and egg pita) at Sabich HaSharon |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Green Roll (Vegan Sushi) at Shenkar St 11 |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Golda Ice Cream (Marina Herzliya) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Osher Ad (Low cost bulk supermarket) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Amazon.co.il, KSP (for tech) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
Shufersal Online |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
The Marina and Maskit Street (Pituach Industrial Zone) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
Jems Beer Factory (Hamanoof St 3) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
Vintner Wine Bar (Sokolov St) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Falafel Gabay (Maskit St) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Minato (Japanese) at Ha-Menofim St 8 |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
Apollonia National Park (Crusader Fortress) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art (Ha-Banah St 4) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Sidna Ali Mosque (11th-century structure) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
Chabad House Herzliya Pituach |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Herzliya Marina Sailing Regatta |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
City Center (Sokolov St) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Herzliya Performing Arts Center (Ziv St 2) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Herzliya Organic Farmers Market (Fridays at Gan Ha'ir) |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
Bulthaup Culinary Academy (Ha-Ta'arucha St) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
Zemack Contemporary Art |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
The First House of Herzliya (Beit Rishonim) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
The 7-star city crest representing Herzl's vision |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Zappa Herzliya (Live music venue) |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Industrial Zone / Pituach Mural walk |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Herzliya Park (Huge greenspace with lake) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Yarkon National Park (15 mins drive) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
Herzliya Promenade and Cliff Walk |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Sidna Ali Cliff overlooking the Mediterranean |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
The Winter Pond (Berechat HaHoref) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Designated areas at Nof Yam Beach |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
Israel Post and DHL Express (Maskit St) |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
iDigital (Seven Stars Mall) for Apple products |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Herzliya Park sports facilities |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
Ulpan Herzliya (Hebrew immersion) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
The Main Public Library (Sokolov 56) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Beit Kehilat (Various neighborhood centers) |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Hype Gaming Lounge (Seven Stars) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
None (Illegal in Israel) |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. 45,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,800,000 ILS) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. 35,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,400,000 ILS) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. 42,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 2,520,000 ILS) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. 33,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 1,980,000 ILS) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. 40,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 3,200,000 ILS) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. 30,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 2,400,000 ILS) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
23% (with lower rates for tech companies) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
25% - 30% |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Personal residence-based (Worldwide income) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
50% (including 3% surtax on high earners) |
| 🧾 VAT |
17% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
Yes, applicable to residents |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Arnona (Local tax based on floor area and zone) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
Purchase Tax (Mas Rechisha) ranging from 0% to 10% graduated |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
No specific nomad visa; 10-year tax holiday for new immigrants (Olim) |
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