Cost of living
Central District (Israel) compared to Jerusalem (Israel)
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Overview comparison
Central District (Israel)Jerusalem (Israel)
Consumer prices in Jerusalem (Israel) are roughly 10% higher than in Central District (Israel).
Cost of living
| Item | Central District (Israel) | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,379 | 1,639 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,755 | 5,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 926 | 775 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,094 | 2,184 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,069.4 | 1,199.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,221.68 | 2,043.91 |
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| Food person | 555 | 483 |
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| Food family | 1,412 | 1,172 |
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| Transport person | 73.37 | 135.92 |
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| Transport family | 213.96 | 296.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.49 years | 71.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central District (Israel) | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.7 | 24.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.3 | 98.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.79 | 13.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.39 | 9.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.63 | 3.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.67 | 2.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central District (Israel) | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,115.78 | 1,397.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 783.08 | 1,143.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,307.07 | 2,581.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,207.95 | 2,167.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.08 | 127.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 206.71 | 206.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.09 | 22.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central District (Israel) | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.31 | 6.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,075 | 11,996 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,878 | 7,462 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.48 | 1.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.8% | 53.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.19 | 11.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.79 | 1.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central District (Israel) | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 2.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.88 | 2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.55 | 4.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 13.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.98 | 11.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.15 | 15.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.34 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Central District (Israel) | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.29 | 84.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.15 | 11.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 43.25 | 90.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.91 | 11.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 111.34 | 85.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.04 | 109.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 777.05 | 702.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,593 | 10,793 |
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