Cost of living
Bethlehem (West Bank) compared to Jerusalem (West Bank)
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Overview comparison
Bethlehem (West Bank)Jerusalem (West Bank)
Consumer prices in Jerusalem (West Bank) are roughly 46% higher than in Bethlehem (West Bank).
Cost of living
| Item | Bethlehem (West Bank) | Jerusalem (West Bank) |
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| Total with rent one person | 899 | 1,153 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,037 | 2,315 |
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| Without rent one person | 525 | 480 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,141 | 1,709 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 546.3 | 393.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 616.42 | 534.79 |
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| Food person | 326 | 459 |
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| Food family | 660 | 1,095 |
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| Transport person | 56.98 | 61.24 |
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| Transport family | 157.72 | 142.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.1 years | 70.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bethlehem (West Bank) | Jerusalem (West Bank) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.48 | 10.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.24 | 47.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.46 | 5.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.77 | 1.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.44 | 1.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.69 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bethlehem (West Bank) | Jerusalem (West Bank) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 341.21 | 374.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 392.56 | 349.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 998.68 | 593.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 462.03 | 483.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.41 | 103.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.06 | 139.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.38 | 25.04 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bethlehem (West Bank) | Jerusalem (West Bank) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.78 | 5.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,244 | 1,727 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 515 | 1,151 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 1.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 102.96% | 58.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.16 | 17.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.07 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bethlehem (West Bank) | Jerusalem (West Bank) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.69 | 3.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.5 | 14.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.9 | 9.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.84 | 14.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Bethlehem (West Bank) | Jerusalem (West Bank) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.03 | 41.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.49 | 6.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.18 | 43.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.61 | 5.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.5 | 50.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.48 | 78.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 210.74 | 412.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,208 | 12,605 |
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