Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Internet Speed in Ramat Gan

Average 150-500 Mbps via Fiber (Bezeq/Partner)

Currency & Banking in Ramat Gan

Israeli New Shekel (ILS). 1 USD ≈ 3.65 ILS, 1 EUR ≈ 3.95 ILS

Tap Water in Ramat Gan

Drinkable and safe, though many prefer filtered water (Tami4)

230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C & H (three-pronged) sockets

SIM Card in Ramat Gan

Partner, Cellcom, Hot Mobile. ~60 ILS ($16) for 100GB

Banking for Expats in Ramat Gan

Bank Leumi, Bank Hapoalim, and Neobank 'One Zero'. Revolut works for payments.

Accommodation in Ramat Gan

High-rise apartments in the Diamond District or low-rise in Marom Naveh

Cashless Friendly in Ramat Gan

Yes, Apple Pay and Google Pay are ubiquitous.

Short Term Rentals in Ramat Gan

Airbnb, Sublet.com, and Facebook groups (Secret Ramat Gan)

Budget Accommodation in Ramat Gan

The Spot Hostel (nearby Tel Aviv) or local Airbnbs starting at 350 ILS/night

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Ramat Gan

Bursa (Diamond) District for proximity to Tel Aviv and nightlife

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Ramat Gan

Marom Naveh or Tel Ganim for a quieter, green neighborhood feeling

Best Coworking Space in Ramat Gan

WeWork (Bursa District, Zeev Jabotinsky Rd 7). 1,200 ILS/month for Hot Desk

Best Cafe for Work in Ramat Gan

Café Landwer (Bialik St 42). Great Wi-Fi and ample outdoor seating

Networking Events in Ramat Gan

Tech Talk Ramat Gan (Meetup.com) held at various bars in the Bursa

Social Events for Expats in Ramat Gan

Digital Nomads Israel Facebook group organize local gatherings

Best Taxi/Ride App in Ramat Gan

Gett (Global Taxi) and Uber (limited to licensed taxis)

Bike/Scooter Rental in Ramat Gan

Tel-O-Fun docking stations and Bird/Lime scooters

Best Beach Nearby in Ramat Gan

Metzitzim Beach, Tel Aviv (approx. 15-20 mins by bike/bus)

Highway Access in Ramat Gan

Direct access to Highway 20 (Ayalon) and Route 481 (Jabotinsky)

Main Train/Transit Hub in Ramat Gan

Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station (located on the border of Ramat Gan)

Public Transport Passes in Ramat Gan

Rav-Kav card or 'Moovit' app with 'Pango' for payment

Regional Travel in Ramat Gan

Israel Railways to Jerusalem (45 mins) or Haifa (1 hour)

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in Ramat Gan

Approx. 30,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 2.4M ILS / $655k)

Tax System in Ramat Gan

Personal income tax based on residency (worldwide income)

Highest Income Tax Bracket in Ramat Gan

50% (including 3% surtax on high earners)

Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules in Ramat Gan

Yes, aggressive rules to prevent tax deferral in low-tax jurisdictions

Property Tax in Ramat Gan

Arnona (Municipal tax), approx. 40-70 ILS per m² per year depending on zone

Property Transaction Tax in Ramat Gan

Purchase Tax (Mas Rechisha) on a sliding scale from 0% to 10% for residents

Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads in Ramat Gan

10-year tax holiday on foreign income for 'New Olim' (New Immigrants)

Studio Purchase Price (City Center) in Ramat Gan

Approx. 45,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1.8M ILS / $490k)

Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) in Ramat Gan

Approx. 35,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1.4M ILS / $380k)

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in Ramat Gan

Approx. 42,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 2.5M ILS / $685k)

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in Ramat Gan

Approx. 32,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 1.9M ILS / $520k)

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in Ramat Gan

Approx. 40,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 3.2M ILS / $875k)

Best Hospital in Ramat Gan

Sheba Medical Center (Tel HaShomer), ranked as one of the world's best

Yoga & Wellness Centers in Ramat Gan

Prana Yoga (Zeev Jabotinsky Rd 33). 80 ILS per drop-in

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Ramat Gan

Holmes Place (Bursa District). High-end equipment, ~350 ILS/month

Laundry Services in Ramat Gan

Kibbutznik Laundry (Bialik St 74). Wash & Fold services available

Best Local Dish to Try in Ramat Gan

Sabich (pita with fried eggplant and egg). Sabich Tchernichovsky is iconic

Vegan/Vegetarian Options in Ramat Gan

J17 (Tel Aviv border). Fully vegan menu. Try the 'Shishbarak'

Best Dessert Spots in Ramat Gan

Golda Ice Cream (Bialik St). Famous local chain with salted pretzel flavor

Affordable Shopping Spots in Ramat Gan

Ramat Gan Mall (Ayala Mall) and Bialik Street local shops

Ramat Gan Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Essentials

City: Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Population: 175,000
Internet Speed: Average 150-500 Mbps via Fiber (Bezeq/Partner)
Currency & Banking: Israeli New Shekel (ILS). 1 USD ≈ 3.65 ILS, 1 EUR ≈ 3.95 ILS
Tap Water: Drinkable and safe, though many prefer filtered water (Tami4)
Power: 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C & H (three-pronged) sockets
SIM Card: Partner, Cellcom, Hot Mobile. ~60 ILS ($16) for 100GB
Banking for Expats: Bank Leumi, Bank Hapoalim, and Neobank 'One Zero'. Revolut works for payments.
Accommodation: High-rise apartments in the Diamond District or low-rise in Marom Naveh
Cashless Friendly: Yes, Apple Pay and Google Pay are ubiquitous.
Short Term Rentals: Airbnb, Sublet.com, and Facebook groups (Secret Ramat Gan)
Budget Accommodation: The Spot Hostel (nearby Tel Aviv) or local Airbnbs starting at 350 ILS/night
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: Bursa (Diamond) District for proximity to Tel Aviv and nightlife
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: Marom Naveh or Tel Ganim for a quieter, green neighborhood feeling

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: WeWork (Bursa District, Zeev Jabotinsky Rd 7). 1,200 ILS/month for Hot Desk
Best Cafe for Work: Café Landwer (Bialik St 42). Great Wi-Fi and ample outdoor seating
Networking Events: Tech Talk Ramat Gan (Meetup.com) held at various bars in the Bursa
Social Events for Expats: Digital Nomads Israel Facebook group organize local gatherings

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: Gett (Global Taxi) and Uber (limited to licensed taxis)
Bike/Scooter Rental: Tel-O-Fun docking stations and Bird/Lime scooters
Best Beach Nearby: Metzitzim Beach, Tel Aviv (approx. 15-20 mins by bike/bus)
Top Regional Airline: Arkia Israeli Airlines
Top International Airline: El Al Israel Airlines
Highway Access: Direct access to Highway 20 (Ayalon) and Route 481 (Jabotinsky)
Main Train/Transit Hub: Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station (located on the border of Ramat Gan)
Public Transport Passes: Rav-Kav card or 'Moovit' app with 'Pango' for payment
Regional Travel: Israel Railways to Jerusalem (45 mins) or Haifa (1 hour)

Business

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. 30,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 2.4M ILS / $655k)
Corporate Tax: 23%
Dividend Withholding Tax: 25% to 30%
Tax System: Personal income tax based on residency (worldwide income)
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 50% (including 3% surtax on high earners)
VAT: 17%
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Yes, aggressive rules to prevent tax deferral in low-tax jurisdictions
Property Tax: Arnona (Municipal tax), approx. 40-70 ILS per m² per year depending on zone
Property Transaction Tax: Purchase Tax (Mas Rechisha) on a sliding scale from 0% to 10% for residents
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: 10-year tax holiday on foreign income for 'New Olim' (New Immigrants)
Studio Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. 45,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1.8M ILS / $490k)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. 35,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1.4M ILS / $380k)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. 42,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 2.5M ILS / $685k)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. 32,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 1.9M ILS / $520k)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. 40,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 3.2M ILS / $875k)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: Sheba Medical Center (Tel HaShomer), ranked as one of the world's best
Yoga & Wellness Centers: Prana Yoga (Zeev Jabotinsky Rd 33). 80 ILS per drop-in
Gyms & Fitness Centers: Holmes Place (Bursa District). High-end equipment, ~350 ILS/month
Laundry Services: Kibbutznik Laundry (Bialik St 74). Wash & Fold services available

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: Wolt (most popular) and 10bis
Best Local Dish to Try: Sabich (pita with fried eggplant and egg). Sabich Tchernichovsky is iconic
Vegan/Vegetarian Options: J17 (Tel Aviv border). Fully vegan menu. Try the 'Shishbarak'
Best Dessert Spots: Golda Ice Cream (Bialik St). Famous local chain with salted pretzel flavor
Affordable Shopping Spots: Ramat Gan Mall (Ayala Mall) and Bialik Street local shops
E-commerce/Online Store: KSP.co.il for electronics; Amazon.com (often free shipping to Israel)
Grocery Delivery: Shufersal Online or Quik.co.il
Bar/Nightlife Area: The Bursa District (Tuval Street) for hip industrial bars
Local Brewery: Alexander Beer (available in most local bars like 'The Dancing Camel' nearby)
Wine Bars: Special Reserve (Tuval St 40). Excellent Israeli boutique wines
Street Food Stalls: HaKosem (Shlomo HaMelekh St - near FG border) for Falafel and Shawarma
Popular International Cuisine: Thai House (Bursa area) for authentic Far East flavors

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: Diamond Exchange District (Bursa) and the Moshe Aviv Tower
Museums & Art Venues: Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art (Abba Hillel Silver Rd 146)
Historical Sites: Napoleon Hill (Tel Gerisa) - ancient archaeological site with a view
Religious Sites: Great Synagogue of Ramat Gan (Herzog St)
Annual Events: Ramat Gan Flower Festival (Springtime in Hayarkon Park)
Cultural Districts: Bialik Street for classic architecture and local commerce
Theater Venues: The Library Theater (Beit Zvi School of Performing Arts)
Local Markets: Ramat Gan Farmers Market (Friday mornings at various piazzas)
Music Scene: Zappa Club (nearby) for intimate live music performances
Street Art: Murals surrounding the Bursa District industrial zone
Cooking Classes: Dan Gourmet (Ort Israel) culinary workshops
Art Galleries: The Unity Art Gallery (Bursa District)
Historic Buildings: The First City Hall building on Bialik
Local Heritage: The story of the Diamond Industry in the Harry Oppenheimer Museum

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Ramat Gan Safari (Largest collection of animals in the Middle East)
National Parks Nearby: Ramat Gan National Park (Park Leumi) featuring a massive lake
Cycling/Walking Paths: Yarkon Park trails (Connects Ramat Gan to the Tel Aviv Port)
Scenic Viewpoints: Top of the Moshe Aviv Tower (Observation deck by appointment)
Birdwatching Locations: The lake at Park Leumi during migration seasons
Bonfire-Friendly Spots: Not permitted in city parks; requires travel to Palmachim Beach

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: Israel Post (Doar Israel); DHL Express (Bursa Branch)
Tech Repair Services: Lab-Mobile (Bialik St) for iPhone and laptop repairs
Table Tennis Spots: Public tables at Hayarkon Park (Ramat Gan side)
Language Classes: Ulpan Gordon (Hebrew immersion) or local private tutors on TeacherOn
Libraries & Study Spots: Central Library (Maj. Gen. Uri Bar-Lev St)
Community Centers: Beit Emmanuel (Cultural and community events)
Gaming Lounges: Hype Gaming Lounge (Nearby Tel Aviv for pro-gaming setups)
Casino & Gaming Halls: Illegal in Israel; social card clubs exist underground only

Ramat Gan digital nomad guide