- Cost of Living
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- Haifa
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Haifa, Israel compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$21) | C$15 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (C$16) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.35) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71 ₪ (C$2.05) | C$2.17 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$4.56) | C$4.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.86 ₪ (C$2.10) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (C$2.97) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (C$1.45) | C$3.31 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.23) | C$3.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 ₪ (C$16) | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (C$2.90) | C$2.51 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.29 ₪ (C$1.89) | C$2.07 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,235 ₪ (C$1,518) | C$1,576 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,837 ₪ (C$1,017) | C$1,122 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 623 ₪ (C$223) | C$109 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,524 ₪ (C$905) | C$1,019 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,123 ₪ (C$761) | C$774 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 355 ₪ (C$127) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 ₪ (C$22) | C$40 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,219 ₪ (C$795) | C$377 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 447 ₪ (C$160) | C$98 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 ₪ (C$115) | C$59 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 ₪ (C$56) | C$40 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (C$154) | C$93 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 ₪ (C$149) | C$92 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,235 ₪ (C$50,976) | C$22,749 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.16) | C$1.27 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 215 ₪ (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 ₪ (C$22) | C$31 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (C$11) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 274 ₪ (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 ₪ (C$13) | C$6 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91 ₪ (C$2.12) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.10) | C$2.46 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 ₪ (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 ₪ (C$51) | C$46 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (C$84) | C$101 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246 ₪ (C$88) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (C$4.59) | C$5.53 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,217 ₪ (C$795) | C$549 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.05 ₪ (C$0.38) | C$1.04 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 278 ₪ (C$100) | C$35 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 537 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,423
(15,132 ₪)
in Haifa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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