Expenses Reviews
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arinkale
Freie Universitaet Berlin, Berlin, Israel
Linguistics, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
housing is pricey but good in not central down town areas, where it's not cheap and quite disgusting, so then it's a big expense but still much cheaper than at home, even though israeli real estate have the highest price for sq ft in the world, mind that so then try to get on a cheap one and bargain, it will save your life, i went down from 750 to 430 per month. and travel is quite common all around and not expensive if u go on backpackers routine, if u r a flahsy tourist it will cost u as much as it is on the greek islands so far. mind the security advises about the safe n unsafe places, personally i travelled all around n went into dangerous places, but take this advice, if u wanna adventure into it do it just for a few hours.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
ok this is a long story, the arnona which are municipality taxes for all those who occupy a house are quite high and monthly, if u r not resident or student for a quite long period of time health insurance is deadly expensive, dentists are out of this world, dammit pricey. alcohol is very expensive as well, so are cigs but less than in the EU. computers are quite cheap but anything else like cameras n so on is 300% more expensive, so then mind some duty free shopping. good clothes are definitely pricey but u can find really inexpensive stuff as well in the markets, supermarket is deadly expensive, try to hook on a street market once a week. books are definitely expensive a lot expensive, so then keep in mind buying online might be a lot cheaper. theatre and opera are deadly pricey mostly. music is also expensive, software is surprisingly cheap, it's a high-tech country. other money-saving tips? get a furnished place to live (most of them are) coz furniture is expensive, but believe me.... not expensive deadly expensive, really disgusting damn expensive. beware int'l calls, better get some cards, in mobile phones go for orange and better in regular account but they will allow it only if u've got credit card (visa). it's very easy to use credit cards almost anywhere, even to buy a bottle of water in a kiosk so then if u r able live on credit for sometime. don't go in huge overdrafts with israeli banks, they allow it and they are very flexible and understanding, but you wont be able to leave the country unless all your debts are cleared up.
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ahegdal
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Accomodation is expensive, but activities and food is quite affordable.
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Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nothing apart from the housing costs.
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L B
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Cell phones are ridiculously expensive! Made me appreciate your cell phone plan in America.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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dianacohen
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
I spent more on food because the kitchen wasn't equipped for cooking much. There was no oven, just a stove, so we ate out alot. I spent more on the telephone for obvious reasons, although it was very inexpensive to call the US. The drinks and cover charges can be pricey, but worth it. I traveled all of the country and Europe during my stay, so that was a substantial cost. It's also easy to spend alot because the mall is down the block.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
ATM's are everywhere and they don't charge fees.
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Yael F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It's just much cheaper.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Food, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The banks close early and EVERYTHING including public transportation is closed on Saturdays.
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Heiko S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
High cost of living.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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