Cost of living
Southern (Israel) compared to Tel Aviv
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Overview comparison
Southern (Israel)Tel Aviv
Consumer prices in Tel Aviv are roughly 48% higher than in Southern (Israel).
Cost of living
| Item | Southern (Israel) | Tel Aviv |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,959 | 2,346 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,106 | 5,928 |
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| Without rent one person | 695 | 830 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,229 | 2,940 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 960.5 | 1,337.12 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,605.11 | 1,945.92 |
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| Food person | 671 | 595 |
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| Food family | 1,709 | 1,651 |
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| Transport person | 70.72 | 90.32 |
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| Transport family | 169.85 | 293.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.71 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern (Israel) | Tel Aviv |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.35 | 17.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 100.17 | 70.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 17.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.69 | 8.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.37 | 4.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.02 | 3.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern (Israel) | Tel Aviv |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 879.43 | 1,854.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 709.19 | 1,272.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,537.82 | 2,415.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,360.58 | 1,950.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.68 | 156.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.13 | 204.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.99 | 26.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern (Israel) | Tel Aviv |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.64 | 4.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,656 | 20,845 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,855 | 14,334 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.02 | 1.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.4% | 67.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.93 | 12.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.77 | 2.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern (Israel) | Tel Aviv |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.57 | 2.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.34 | 3.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.09 | 17.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.01 | 10.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.72 | 17.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 2.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.97 |
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Other
| Item | Southern (Israel) | Tel Aviv |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 70.41 | 63.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.29 | 13.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.15 | 138.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.7 | 19.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 94.43 | 124.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.25 | 116.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 757.89 | 1,339.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,764 | 22,509 |
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