Cost of living
Israel compared to Congo
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Israel are roughly 74% higher than in Congo.
Cost of living
| Item | Israel | Congo |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,152 | 702 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,873 | 1,465 |
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| Without rent one person | 811 | 268 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,375 | 1,157 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 823.36 | 225.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,731.27 | 415.68 |
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| Food person | 681 | 181 |
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| Food family | 1,195 | 465 |
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| Transport person | 64.6 | 63.75 |
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| Transport family | 208.64 | 189.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.5 years | 78.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Israel | Congo |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.82 | 3.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 94.63 | 19.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.83 | 4.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.03 | 1.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.69 | 1.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.85 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Israel | Congo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,174.75 | 217.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 886.01 | 152.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,685.86 | 465.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,744.78 | 335.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.43 | 35.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 169.47 | 69.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.05 | 27.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Israel | Congo |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.73 | 11.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,012 | 1,349 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,721 | 833 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.77% | 13.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.43 | 5.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 0.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | Israel | Congo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.87 | 0.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.1 | 1.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.06 | 5.93 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.09 | 4.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.91 | 7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 1.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Israel | Congo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.84 | 21.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.84 | 4.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 114.64 | 17.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.94 | 4.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.56 | 26.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.45 | 63.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 762.54 | 111.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,316 | 3,893 |
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