Cost of living in Rishon LeZion is 30% higher than in Crete (without rent).
Rent in Rishon LeZion is 94% more expensive than in Crete.
Cost of living including rent in Rishon LeZion is 59% higher than in Crete.
Food in Rishon LeZion is 26% more expensive than in Crete.
Transport in Rishon LeZion is 12% more expensive than in Crete.
| Rishon LeZion | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Rishon LeZion | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 21.7 $ | 13.3 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 68.1 $ | 49.9 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16.2 $ | 10.7 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.78 $ | 4.99 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.62 $ | 4.1 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.46 $ | 2.08 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.96 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.44 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 2.45 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.84 $ | 5.12 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 15.5 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.94 $ | 10.4 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 14.6 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.02 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.31 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.45 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 2.29 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 1.99 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.39 $ | 5.18 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.5 $ | 1.46 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 44.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 2.12 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 30.7 $ | 12.5 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 121 $ | 37.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.71 $ | 5.44 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.63 $ | 4.1 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 2.32 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.84 $ | 3.14 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 94.7 $ | 128 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 145 $ | 199 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.2 $ | 35.1 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 886 $ | 352 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,695 $ | 795 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,013 $ | 434 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,581 $ | 932 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,246 $ | 3,592 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,101 $ | 3,109 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,349 $ | 1,043 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.43 % | 4.44 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.5 $ | 45.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 8.42 $ | 
| Haircut | 15.5 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 115 $ | 84.9 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74 $ | 94.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 825 $ | 407 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,753 $ | 3,997 $ |