Travel budget and cost of living in Bet Shemesh (Israel) how much does a trip cost?

Bet Shemesh travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bet Shemesh

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bet Shemesh for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Bet Shemesh compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Bet Shemesh in 2024 is 5% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bet Shemesh in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bet Shemesh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bet Shemesh

Lunch

$ 20/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 30 to $ 53)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 16)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 8.3 for 500ml
($ 3.4 to $ 9.1)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bet Shemesh

1-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 48 to $ 772)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 48 to $ 772)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 178/night
($ 81 to $ 559)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 195/night
($ 85 to $ 598)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 377/night
($ 195 to $ 791)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 149/month
($ 54 to $ 484)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 188/month
($ 60 to $ 746)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 320/month
($ 119 to $ 784)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 174/month
($ 69 to $ 591)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 324/month
($ 107 to $ 1101)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Bet Shemesh

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 3.8)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.3/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 10)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.9)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bet Shemesh

Bus ticket

$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.3
($ 2.6 to $ 12)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Bet Shemesh

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 16)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 25/hr
( $ 25)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bet Shemesh

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 76
($ 30 to $ 119)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 60
($ 27 to $ 66)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43