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 2026

On average, the cost of living in Bet Shemesh in 2026 is 21% 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 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bet Shemesh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bet Shemesh

Lunch

$ 27/person
($ 24 to $ 50)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 30 to $ 99)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 21/person
($ 19 to $ 40)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 11 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 14)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 3.3 to $ 4.9)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.6/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 8.2)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.6/can
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.9)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bet Shemesh

1-star hotel

$ 238/night
($ 69 to $ 1067)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 238/night
($ 69 to $ 1067)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 119 to $ 494)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 221/night
($ 118 to $ 537)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 465/night
($ 267 to $ 841)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 165/month
($ 75 to $ 453)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 208/month
($ 67 to $ 713)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 360/month
($ 153 to $ 804)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 195/month
($ 114 to $ 515)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 368/month
($ 124 to $ 1212)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Bet Shemesh

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 4.1)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 5.5)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 9.7/kg
($ 9.7 to $ 21)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.9/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 4.9)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.5)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Bet Shemesh

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.6)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.4/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.5)

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169% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.9
($ 3.2 to $ 13)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Bet Shemesh

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 17)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 28/hr
( $ 28)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bet Shemesh

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 10.4 to $ 17)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 119
($ 66 to $ 196)

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122% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 65
($ 27 to $ 99)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43