Cost of living
Safed compared to Central District (Israel)
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Overview comparison
SafedCentral District (Israel)
Consumer prices in Central District (Israel) are roughly 26% higher than in Safed.
Cost of living
| Item | Safed | Central District (Israel) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,574 | 1,379 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,965 | 4,755 |
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| Without rent one person | 818 | 926 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,452 | 2,094 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 888.38 | 1,069.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,483.69 | 1,221.68 |
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| Food person | 463 | 555 |
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| Food family | 1,301 | 1,412 |
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| Transport person | 40.35 | 73.37 |
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| Transport family | 113.12 | 213.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.86 years | 72.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Safed | Central District (Israel) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.88 | 17.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.23 | 87.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.47 | 11.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.51 | 4.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.91 | 3.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.42 | 3.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Safed | Central District (Israel) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 957.2 | 1,115.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 521.98 | 783.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,331.19 | 1,307.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,111.06 | 1,207.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.04 | 127.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.95 | 206.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.48 | 45.09 |
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Transportation
| Item | Safed | Central District (Israel) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.61 | 3.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,543 | 4,075 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,594 | 3,878 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 | 2.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.7% | 47.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.31 | 30.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.81 | 1.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Safed | Central District (Israel) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.86 | 2.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.88 | 12.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 8.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.97 | 18.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 2.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Safed | Central District (Israel) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.52 | 31.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.97 | 13.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.76 | 43.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.76 | 23.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 92.37 | 111.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.16 | 102.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,007.85 | 777.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,255 | 23,593 |
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