- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Canada
- Haifa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Haifa, Israel compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$22) | C$14 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (C$17) | C$8 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.55) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 ₪ (C$2.12) | C$2.38 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (C$4.60) | C$4.08 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 ₪ (C$1.94) | C$2.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (C$3.09) | C$3.73 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.38 ₪ (C$1.64) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.64) | C$2.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (C$18) | C$16 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.41) | C$2.31 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ₪ (C$1.73) | C$1.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,737 ₪ (C$1,400) | C$1,186 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,865 ₪ (C$1,073) | C$982 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 ₪ (C$243) | C$117 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,464 ₪ (C$923) | C$919 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,139 ₪ (C$801) | C$695 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 468 ₪ (C$175) | C$64 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 59 ₪ (C$22) | C$39 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,674 ₪ (C$1,002) | C$392 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 ₪ (C$182) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 ₪ (C$111) | C$61 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 ₪ (C$58) | C$41 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ (C$166) | C$95 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404 ₪ (C$151) | C$87 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,051 ₪ (C$51,340) | C$22,684 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.36) | C$1.19 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (C$85) | C$47 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 ₪ (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173 ₪ (C$65) | C$85 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 ₪ (C$13) | C$7 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 ₪ (C$1.89) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.34) | C$2.46 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 ₪ (C$19) | C$19 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125 ₪ (C$47) | C$43 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 293 ₪ (C$110) | C$84 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 ₪ (C$104) | C$93 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (C$15) | C$9 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (C$4.76) | C$5.44 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$5.57 | + 96% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 774 ₪ (C$290) | C$141 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81 ₪ (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273 ₪ (C$102) | C$34 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 188 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,104
(10,955 ₪)
in Haifa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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