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