Cost of living
Jerusalem District compared to Southern (Israel)
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Overview comparison
Jerusalem DistrictSouthern (Israel)
Consumer prices in Jerusalem District are roughly 12% higher than in Southern (Israel).
Cost of living
| Item | Jerusalem District | Southern (Israel) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,055 | 1,959 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,045 | 4,106 |
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| Without rent one person | 800 | 695 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,810 | 2,229 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,350.55 | 960.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,390.65 | 1,605.11 |
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| Food person | 443 | 671 |
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| Food family | 1,179 | 1,709 |
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| Transport person | 81.38 | 70.72 |
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| Transport family | 175.44 | 169.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.8 years | 69.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jerusalem District | Southern (Israel) |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.24 | 20.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 66.71 | 100.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.46 | 10.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.75 | 4.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.15 | 3.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.07 | 3.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jerusalem District | Southern (Israel) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,174.57 | 879.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 905.31 | 709.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,020.05 | 1,537.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,130.01 | 1,360.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.28 | 132.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 233.15 | 182.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.02 | 58.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jerusalem District | Southern (Israel) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.1 | 3.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,373 | 6,656 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,361 | 2,855 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.76 | 3.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.34% | 19.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.99 | 30.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.04 | 1.77 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jerusalem District | Southern (Israel) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.1 | 2.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.36 | 3.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.02 | 13.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.85 | 11.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.51 | 18.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 1.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.75 |
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Other
| Item | Jerusalem District | Southern (Israel) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 92.98 | 70.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.64 | 13.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.94 | 36.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.56 | 21.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.63 | 94.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.14 | 103.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 880.3 | 757.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,340 | 16,764 |
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