Cost of living
Israel compared to Australia
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Australia are roughly 24% higher than in Israel.
Cost of living
| Item | Israel | Australia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,152 | 1,994 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,873 | 5,112 |
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| Without rent one person | 811 | 1,137 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,375 | 3,176 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 823.36 | 1,448.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,731.27 | 2,486.92 |
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| Food person | 681 | 603 |
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| Food family | 1,195 | 1,370 |
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| Transport person | 64.6 | 314.65 |
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| Transport family | 208.64 | 645.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.5 years | 83.18 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Israel | Australia |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.82 | 12.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 94.63 | 74.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.83 | 10.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.03 | 7.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.69 | 3.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.85 | 3.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Israel | Australia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,174.75 | 1,601.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 886.01 | 1,272.28 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,685.86 | 2,534.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,744.78 | 1,878.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.43 | 121.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 169.47 | 153.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.05 | 60.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Israel | Australia |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.73 | 6.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,012 | 9,039 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,721 | 6,213 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 | 2.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.77% | 134.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.43 | 26.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Israel | Australia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.87 | 2.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.1 | 3.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.06 | 10.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.09 | 10.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.91 | 15.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 2.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 1.04 |
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Other
| Item | Israel | Australia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.84 | 50.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.84 | 15.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 114.64 | 53.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.94 | 16.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.56 | 89.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.45 | 133.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 762.54 | 1,939.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,316 | 18,881 |
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