Cost of living
Karmiel compared to Ashkelon
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Overview comparison
KarmielAshkelon
Consumer prices in Ashkelon are roughly 10% higher than in Karmiel.
Cost of living
| Item | Karmiel | Ashkelon |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,547 | 1,624 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,159 | 3,471 |
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| Without rent one person | 869 | 870 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,182 | 2,556 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 661.47 | 956.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,384.05 | 1,162.62 |
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| Food person | 462 | 680 |
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| Food family | 1,582 | 1,530 |
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| Transport person | 43.14 | 37.66 |
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| Transport family | 114.07 | 118.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 83.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karmiel | Ashkelon |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.69 | 26.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.08 | 76.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.61 | 16.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.39 | 10.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.55 | 3.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.91 | 2.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karmiel | Ashkelon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 799.15 | 739.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 738.74 | 756.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,323.13 | 951.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 839.57 | 1,020.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.17 | 117.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.64 | 203.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.16 | 27.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karmiel | Ashkelon |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.31 | 3.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,104 | 4,882 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,217 | 3,461 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 | 1.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.61% | 39.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.41 | 8.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.3 | 1.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karmiel | Ashkelon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.71 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.45 | 3.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 12.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.68 | 12.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.88 | 14.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.94 |
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Other
| Item | Karmiel | Ashkelon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 70.81 | 60.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.17 | 10.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.92 | 112.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.49 | 7.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.15 | 99.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 161.43 | 140.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 938.93 | 644.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,866 | 22,679 |
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