- Cost of Living
- Israel
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- Haifa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Haifa, Israel compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 ₪ (C$19) | C$14 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (C$16) | C$8 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.09) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 ₪ (C$1.98) | C$2.38 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$4.43) | C$4.26 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.43 ₪ (C$1.89) | C$2.62 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (C$3.02) | C$3.73 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.10 ₪ (C$1.43) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.28) | C$2.89 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (C$2.94) | C$2.31 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 ₪ (C$1.73) | C$1.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,767 ₪ (C$1,314) | C$1,186 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,765 ₪ (C$964) | C$982 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 ₪ (C$226) | C$117 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,453 ₪ (C$856) | C$919 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,183 ₪ (C$761) | C$695 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 468 ₪ (C$163) | C$64 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 56 ₪ (C$20) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,471 ₪ (C$862) | C$392 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 465 ₪ (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 310 ₪ (C$108) | C$61 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 ₪ (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (C$156) | C$95 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404 ₪ (C$141) | C$87 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,051 ₪ (C$47,801) | C$22,684 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.15) | C$1.19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (C$79) | C$47 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 ₪ (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173 ₪ (C$60) | C$85 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$7 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 ₪ (C$1.76) | C$3.21 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.04) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 ₪ (C$17) | C$19 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 127 ₪ (C$44) | C$44 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (C$81) | C$84 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 ₪ (C$83) | C$90 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (C$4.19) | C$5.98 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$5.61 | + 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 781 ₪ (C$272) | C$141 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81 ₪ (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 ₪ (C$94) | C$34 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,609
(10,348 ₪)
in Haifa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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