Cost of living in Ashqelon, Israel vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashqelon (Israel) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 ₪ (C$20) | C$17 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 ₪ (C$18) | C$12 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ₪ (C$5.49) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.85 ₪ (C$2.24) | C$2.43 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$5.40) | C$3.97 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89 ₪ (C$1.87) | C$2.82 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (C$10) | C$13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (C$3.33) | C$3.21 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.06 ₪ (C$1.56) | C$1.89 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.34) | C$3.29 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 ₪ (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (C$2.92) | C$2.64 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.41 ₪ (C$1.69) | C$2.63 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Ashqelon (Israel) is 17% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863 ₪ (C$1,481) | C$1,961 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,956 ₪ (C$1,133) | C$1,723 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 670 ₪ (C$257) | C$209 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,629 ₪ (C$1,008) | C$1,579 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,920 ₪ (C$736) | C$1,147 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,044 ₪ (C$401) | C$78 | + 412% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89 ₪ (C$34) | C$64 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,733 ₪ (C$665) | C$464 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 ₪ (C$186) | C$152 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ₪ (C$14) | C$13 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ashqelon (Israel) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 ₪ (C$124) | C$72 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179 ₪ (C$68) | C$83 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 ₪ (C$130) | C$122 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 ₪ (C$144) | C$129 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ashqelon (Israel) is 53% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,333 ₪ (C$55,346) | C$21,915 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.43) | C$1.24 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206 ₪ (C$79) | C$67 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 ₪ (C$22) | C$23 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashqelon (Israel) is 28% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 ₪ (C$16) | C$21 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (C$39) | C$103 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$5.11 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (C$5.37) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.87 ₪ (C$2.25) | C$5.33 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.26) | C$2.48 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ₪ (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashqelon (Israel) is 7% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (C$56) | C$52 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 325 ₪ (C$125) | C$124 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 ₪ (C$95) | C$87 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (C$15) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.20) | C$5.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,866 ₪ (C$716) | C$610 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 ₪ (C$0.11) | C$0.40 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (C$93) | C$54 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (C$12) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 135 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ashqelon (Israel) is 5% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,545 (14,461 ₪) in Ashqelon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,300 in Kelowna.
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