Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers

Can you save money?

Yes, due to the various differentials (COLAs, hardship, language pay, etc..). Otherwise, it would be hard - there are plenty of things to spend money on and nothing here is cheap. - Aug 2015


With the additional hardship and danger pay, and the COLA and tax rebate, we should have saved a lot. But things are expensive and money seemed to disappear as fast as it came in. - Aug 2015


I guess you could...but again everything is expensive! - May 2015


If you are single then yes but you will still spend a lot of money on food, entertainment, and travel. - Mar 2014


Some. - Aug 2013


Not really. The cost of living is generally on par with Europe. - Jul 2013


No, as I said before it is as expensive as some of the European cities, maybe more expensive than some of them. - Feb 2009


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