Cost of living
Umm al-Fahm compared to Ashkelon
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Overview comparison
Umm al-FahmAshkelon
Consumer prices in Ashkelon are roughly 24% higher than in Umm al-Fahm.
Cost of living
| Item | Umm al-Fahm | Ashkelon |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,394 | 1,624 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,416 | 3,471 |
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| Without rent one person | 718 | 870 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,240 | 2,556 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 910.74 | 956.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,578.57 | 1,162.62 |
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| Food person | 542 | 680 |
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| Food family | 1,756 | 1,530 |
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| Transport person | 56.3 | 37.66 |
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| Transport family | 149.29 | 118.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.98 years | 83.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Umm al-Fahm | Ashkelon |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.25 | 26.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.49 | 76.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.14 | 16.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.41 | 10.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.88 | 3.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 2.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Umm al-Fahm | Ashkelon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 896.82 | 739.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 834.85 | 756.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,272.69 | 951.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,444.85 | 1,020.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.78 | 117.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 207.7 | 203.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.89 | 27.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Umm al-Fahm | Ashkelon |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.68 | 3.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,040 | 4,882 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,933 | 3,461 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 1.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.4% | 39.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.57 | 8.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Umm al-Fahm | Ashkelon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.1 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.17 | 3.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.67 | 12.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.88 | 12.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.11 | 14.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 0.94 |
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Other
| Item | Umm al-Fahm | Ashkelon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 65.32 | 60.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.08 | 10.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 101.17 | 112.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.6 | 7.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 78.22 | 99.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.23 | 140.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 840.35 | 644.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,469 | 22,679 |
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