Cost of living in Bielefeld is 12% lower than in Tel Aviv (without rent).
Rent in Bielefeld is 49% cheaper than in Tel Aviv.
Cost of living including rent in Bielefeld is 34% lower than in Tel Aviv.
Food in Bielefeld is 13% cheaper than in Tel Aviv.
Transport in Bielefeld is 18% more expensive than in Tel Aviv.
| Bielefeld | Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bielefeld | Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.4 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.3 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 8.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.48 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 2.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.59 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ | 10.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.47 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.1 $ | 127 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.38 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
294 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.7 $ | 27.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 456 $ | 1,112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,306 $ | 1,945 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 455 $ | 1,517 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,326 $ | 2,805 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,300 $ | 17,838 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,694 $ | 12,149 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,958 $ | 3,212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 18.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.2 $ | 104 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 402 $ | 1,156 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,010 $ | 26,491 $ |