Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Haifa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ₪ (C$25) | C$23 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 ₪ (C$20) | C$13 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.65) | C$2.41 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$5.46) | C$4.70 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (C$2.98) | C$3.95 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (C$12) | C$11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$4.26) | C$4.85 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.95 ₪ (C$2.04) | C$3.95 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.67) | C$3.50 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 ₪ (C$18) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (C$4.46) | C$2.68 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.33 ₪ (C$2.19) | C$2.16 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Haifa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,160 ₪ (C$2,122) | C$2,300 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,774 ₪ (C$1,552) | C$1,599 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 ₪ (C$266) | C$120 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,477 ₪ (C$1,430) | C$1,347 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,566 ₪ (C$1,055) | C$985 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 465 ₪ (C$191) | C$69 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (C$32) | C$60 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,406 ₪ (C$578) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 ₪ (C$156) | C$140 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (C$22) | C$26 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Haifa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (C$140) | C$70 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 ₪ (C$75) | C$41 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 362 ₪ (C$149) | C$105 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 473 ₪ (C$195) | C$120 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Haifa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,157 ₪ (C$60,510) | C$24,609 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (C$3.02) | C$1.69 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (C$94) | C$60 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 ₪ (C$43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Haifa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (C$13) | C$8 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 380 ₪ (C$156) | C$77 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (C$12) | C$6 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$4.17 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 ₪ (C$1.93) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.85) | C$3.02 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (C$25) | C$22 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Haifa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 ₪ (C$69) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (C$34) | C$27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (C$96) | C$118 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 310 ₪ (C$128) | C$97 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (C$16) | C$12 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (C$12) | C$7 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,988 ₪ (C$817) | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 ₪ (C$0.27) | C$0.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217 ₪ (C$89) | C$38 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 ₪ (C$15) | C$13 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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