Cost of living in Karmiel is 12% higher than in Vasteras (without rent).
Rent in Karmiel is 24% more expensive than in Vasteras.
Cost of living including rent in Karmiel is 18% higher than in Vasteras.
Food in Karmiel is 17% more expensive than in Vasteras.
Transport in Karmiel is 47% cheaper than in Vasteras.
| Karmiel | Vasteras | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karmiel | Vasteras | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.8 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.4 $ | 68 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.5 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.1 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.87 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.67 $ | 1.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.83 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.79 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.83 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.47 $ | 6.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.9 $ | 69 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.3 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 119 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.08 $ | 7.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.35 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.36 $ | 1.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 78.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27 $ | 28.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 658 $ | 542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 945 $ | 1,162 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 713 $ | 686 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,215 $ | 1,671 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,893 $ | 3,383 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,308 $ | 2,108 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,885 $ | 3,108 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.91 % | 4.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.3 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.7 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Haircut | 13.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.4 $ | 81.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 864 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,882 $ | 4,913 $ |