Cost of living
Finland compared to Israel
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Israel are roughly 27% higher than in Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Finland | Israel |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,311 | 2,152 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,534 | 3,873 |
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| Without rent one person | 971 | 811 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,024 | 2,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 897.3 | 823.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,082.02 | 1,731.27 |
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| Food person | 535 | 681 |
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| Food family | 1,775 | 1,195 |
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| Transport person | 99.28 | 64.6 |
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| Transport family | 232.81 | 208.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.34 years | 83.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Finland | Israel |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.08 | 16.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.28 | 94.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.15 | 12.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.45 | 7.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.29 | 4.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.91 | 2.85 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Finland | Israel |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 913.83 | 1,174.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 676.5 | 886.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,513.7 | 1,685.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 928.75 | 1,744.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.6 | 122.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.59 | 169.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.89 | 29.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Finland | Israel |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.14 | 4.73 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.77 | 1.28 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.91 | 13.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Finland | Israel |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.89 | 1.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.65 | 4.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.21 | 14.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 9.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.62 | 18.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.25 | 2.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.88 |
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Other
| Item | Finland | Israel |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.02 | 60.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.89 | 9.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 93.64 | 114.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.57 | 13.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.84 | 70.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 109 | 108.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 316.21 | 762.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,931 | 13,316 |
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