The great heat that prevails outside is not the most oppressive thing for Israelis in these months.
It turns out that the cost of living is not missed in any area this summer.
After the prices of water, electricity and even back-to-school equipment, it was the turn of the swimming pools, which raised prices by about 10%, according to data from the business information company Coface Bdi.
It should be noted that this is a significant increase, given that it is now jellyfish season on the beaches, and many prefer to get to the pools.
The company's data show that a one-time entry is NIS 60-35 per person for a small or medium-sized pool, or NIS 85-55 for a large pool.
The entrance fee on Saturday is usually about 25% higher.
The company states that there are also pools that ask for NIS 100 for a one-time entry.
When purchasing a ticket, the price for a single entry will usually reflect a discount of about 15% -10% in relation to the cost of a single entry, and a monthly subscription for an individual will usually be about NIS 500-250.
Coface Bdi adds that most places offer discounts for soldiers, students and retirees, as well as discounts according to the family composition as part of purchasing an appointment.
Also, there are pools that do not allow the purchase of a single entrance ticket.
According to Tehila Yanai, co-CEO of the company: "The wave of price increases in the economy has not missed the swimming pool industry, and in the past year there has been an average increase of about 10% in entry rates and subscription prices.
The pool operators are dealing with the increase in operating and maintenance costs, including: electricity, water, property taxes, wage costs, and more. "
Nir Oz, chairman of the Association of Managers of Swimming Pools, Sports and Recreation Centers in Israel, confirmed to "Israel Today": "There is a 10% increase in the prices of entrances to the pools compared to last year.
It is important to note that each country club and each entertainment center is fundamentally different from other centers.
There are country clubs with one indoor pool and limited toilets, there are water parks, and there are some that open two more pools in the summer.
Prices vary, and it is difficult to catalog them all because everywhere the customer receives a different service.
There are also municipal pools, private pools, and more. "
Oz also explains the rise in prices with rising operating costs.
He said, "The costs have increased by 25% and include water, electricity, disinfectants for swimming pools, etc. We absorb 15% of the costs within all the price increases, and I am not talking about the costs of the workers. In addition, I am currently working in the Knesset to lower the The age of the rescuers is 17.5.
"There are 3,600 public pools in the country, and during the winter there are 1,400 pools. That is, in the summer we are joined by 2,500 pools for four months, and then we need an additional 20,000 lifeguards for this period.
"As mentioned, I have been working for a long time to lower the age of rescuers, and we have reached the Economics Committee. A situation has arisen where there is a huge shortage of lifeguards, so the cost of hiring lifeguards has risen by 40%. Bottom line, the costs are enormous .
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