- Cost of Living
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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 | 59 ₪ (C$22) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (C$17) | C$9 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.40) | C$5.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.81 ₪ (C$2.13) | C$2.05 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$4.60) | C$4.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 ₪ (C$2.19) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (C$2.99) | C$4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.94 ₪ (C$1.45) | C$3.34 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.34) | C$3.36 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (C$15) | C$16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (C$2.88) | C$2.41 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (C$2.26) | C$2.01 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,302 ₪ (C$1,577) | C$1,651 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,769 ₪ (C$1,015) | C$1,142 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 ₪ (C$232) | C$102 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,473 ₪ (C$907) | C$1,038 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,051 ₪ (C$752) | C$779 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 355 ₪ (C$130) | C$66 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65 ₪ (C$24) | C$39 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,079 ₪ (C$762) | C$351 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 442 ₪ (C$162) | C$86 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 ₪ (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 331 ₪ (C$121) | C$59 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 ₪ (C$57) | C$40 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 ₪ (C$143) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 423 ₪ (C$155) | C$92 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,235 ₪ (C$52,149) | C$22,749 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.23) | C$1.27 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 216 ₪ (C$79) | C$67 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 ₪ (C$22) | C$31 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 356 ₪ (C$131) | C$82 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 ₪ (C$13) | C$6 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 ₪ (C$2.07) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.04) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 ₪ (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 ₪ (C$52) | C$46 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (C$86) | C$101 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246 ₪ (C$90) | C$85 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ (C$14) | C$8 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (C$4.69) | C$5.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208 ₪ (C$809) | C$549 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.46 ₪ (C$0.54) | C$1.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (C$99) | C$35 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 601 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,043
(16,483 ₪)
in Haifa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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