Monthly
Living Expenses in Israel for an Oleh Family
in the first Year
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ASSUMPTIONS
- All sums are in US Dollars. All furniture, appliances and clothing are shipped
from North America.
- Upon arrival, you will be renting your residence.
- Car expenses include, fuel, insurance, registration and maintenance,
but not cost of purchase.
- Family Size- 2 adults 4 kids.
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| Start
up costs | | House
Setup | $1,000-$1,500 | (furniture
assembly, electrician, plumber) | | Release
of shipment | $1,000-$1,500 | |
| Car | $15,000-$30,000 | may
be financed | | Monthly
Expenses | | Rent | $600-$1,200 | |
| Transportation-
Car | $400-$600 | Public
transportation will cost approx:$200 | | Education | $200-$800 | |
| Tutoring | 0-$250 | |
| Childcare | $200-$400 | |
| Food | $650-$1,200 | |
| Phones/Cellphones/Internet | $200-$350 | |
| Utilities | $250-$400 | |
| Health
Insurance | 0-$200 | |
| Other
Insurance/Medical expenses | $175-$275 | includes
supplemental health, life, home, property, as well as dental and optical care |
| After
school activities | $150-$250 | |
| Entertainment | $100-$300 | includes
cable, occasional movie, family trip, restaurant, babysitter |
| Municipal
Taxes (Arnona) | $10-$100 | representing
90% discount for first year. | | Total
Estimated Monthly Expenses (year 1) | $2,935-$6,325 | |
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| Annual
Costs | | |
| Summer
Camp | $800-$1,400 per summer | |
| School
Materials | $200-$1,000 | |
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