Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$22) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (C$20) | C$10 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ₪ (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.42) | C$1.98 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.85 ₪ (C$1.87) | C$3.04 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.79) | C$4.24 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.34 ₪ (C$1.67) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.32) | C$3.41 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (C$20) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (C$3.26) | C$2.48 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.59) | C$1.93 | + 34% | |
| 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 | 4,003 ₪ (C$1,546) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,269 ₪ (C$1,263) | C$1,241 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 ₪ (C$319) | C$133 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,796 ₪ (C$1,080) | C$1,120 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,070 ₪ (C$800) | C$806 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 523 ₪ (C$202) | C$66 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (C$30) | C$54 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,593 ₪ (C$615) | C$311 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 ₪ (C$169) | C$97 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 365 ₪ (C$141) | C$60 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 172 ₪ (C$66) | C$39 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 426 ₪ (C$165) | C$98 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ (C$173) | C$117 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,481 ₪ (C$54,646) | C$22,935 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.45) | C$1.39 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219 ₪ (C$84) | C$67 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 87 ₪ (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 38% 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) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (C$151) | C$77 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$13) | C$6 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 ₪ (C$2.11) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.46) | C$2.46 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 ₪ (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| 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 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (C$32) | C$26 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 ₪ (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ (C$16) | C$9 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.47) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ (C$822) | C$647 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266 ₪ (C$103) | C$35 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$14) | C$11 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 403 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,598 (19,672 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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