Cost of living in Falun is 8% lower than in Haifa (without rent).
Rent in Falun is 10% more expensive than in Haifa.
Cost of living including rent in Falun is very similar to Haifa.
Food in Falun is 5% cheaper than in Haifa.
Transport in Falun is 12% cheaper than in Haifa.
| Falun | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Falun | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.6 $ | 68.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.87 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.76 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.09 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.79 $ | 2.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.28 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.66 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.8 $ | 9.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.41 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.6 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.8 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.5 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.4 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.01 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.68 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 3.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.5 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.4 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.9 $ | 24.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 737 $ | 604 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,447 $ | 1,020 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 965 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,825 $ | 1,266 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,578 $ | 5,714 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,676 $ | 5,130 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,512 $ | 2,636 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 4.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.1 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 25.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.4 $ | 85.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 998 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 681 $ | 3,774 $ |