Cost of living in Bat Yam is 14% higher than in Crete (without rent).
Rent in Bat Yam is 97% more expensive than in Crete.
Cost of living including rent in Bat Yam is 51% higher than in Crete.
Food in Bat Yam is 20% more expensive than in Crete.
Transport in Bat Yam is 43% cheaper than in Crete.
| Bat Yam | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bat Yam | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.2 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.4 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16.3 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.52 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.24 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.59 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.67 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.84 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.47 $ | 5.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.62 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 70.8 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 125 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.45 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.51 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.91 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
182 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.8 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ | 352 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,535 $ | 795 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 973 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,588 $ | 932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,387 $ | 3,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,564 $ | 3,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,847 $ | 1,043 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.29 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.1 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.8 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.1 $ | 84.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 860 $ | 407 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,292 $ | 3,997 $ |