Cost of living in Safed is very similar to Bologna (without rent).
Rent in Safed is 4% cheaper than in Bologna.
Cost of living including rent in Safed is 2% lower than in Bologna.
Food in Safed is 6% more expensive than in Bologna.
Transport in Safed is 51% cheaper than in Bologna.
| Safed | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Safed | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.8 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.07 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 3.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.47 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.75 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.64 $ | 6.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 119 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.86 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.34 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.46 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.1 $ | 29.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 660 $ | 666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,116 $ | 1,166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 792 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,318 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,288 $ | 4,982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,405 $ | 3,268 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,293 $ | 2,032 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.1 % | 4.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.2 $ | 57 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.6 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 13.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 124 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88 $ | 96.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 917 $ | 826 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,334 $ | 27,573 $ |