Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Haifa (Israel) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 ₪ (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (C$18) | C$10 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.91 ₪ (C$2.27) | C$1.98 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$4.18 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (C$1.92) | C$3.04 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.92) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 ₪ (C$1.66) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (C$3.05) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (C$3.24) | C$2.48 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.53) | C$1.93 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,245 ₪ (C$1,628) | C$2,136 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,389 ₪ (C$1,300) | C$1,241 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (C$288) | C$133 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,809 ₪ (C$1,077) | C$1,120 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,086 ₪ (C$800) | C$806 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 486 ₪ (C$187) | C$66 | + 181% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,591 ₪ (C$610) | C$311 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (C$156) | C$97 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (C$130) | C$60 | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (C$154) | C$98 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ (C$171) | C$117 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,619 ₪ (C$54,695) | C$22,935 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.38) | C$1.39 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (C$87) | C$67 | + 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (C$26) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (C$150) | C$77 | + 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$13) | C$6 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.19 ₪ (C$1.99) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.57) | C$2.46 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (C$21) | C$20 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (C$65) | C$52 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ (C$99) | C$117 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253 ₪ (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ (C$16) | C$9 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.44) | C$5.42 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$7 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ (C$816) | C$647 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 253 ₪ (C$97) | C$35 | + 174% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$14) | C$11 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,955 (18,134 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Abbotsford.
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