Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Haifa (Israel) is 5% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 ₪ (€13) | €16 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€12) | €8 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (€4.52) | €6 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.91 ₪ (€1.48) | €0.96 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ (€4.92) | €2.79 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (€1.25) | €2.02 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (€7) | €5.36 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.55) | €2.49 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 ₪ (€1.08) | €1.60 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (€1.99) | €2.31 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.11) | €2.05 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.65) | €1.09 | + 51% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 9% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,245 ₪ (€1,062) | €1,233 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,389 ₪ (€847) | €912 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (€188) | €129 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,809 ₪ (€703) | €750 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,086 ₪ (€522) | €569 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 486 ₪ (€122) | €143 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (€19) | €27 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,591 ₪ (€398) | €357 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (€102) | €109 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (€85) | €79 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (€37) | €30 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (€100) | €86 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ (€112) | €116 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,619 ₪ (€35,668) | €25,406 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.37 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (€57) | €33 | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (€17) | €17 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 47% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €5.75 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (€98) | €24 | + 305% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.71 | + 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€5.03) | €4.25 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.19) | €3.63 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.19 ₪ (€1.30) | €1.71 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.98) | €1.99 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (€14) | €18 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (€42) | €38 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (€21) | €18 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253 ₪ (€63) | €53 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.54) | €2.65 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €5.93 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ (€532) | €407 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (€0.18) | €0.15 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 253 ₪ (€63) | €52 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,208 (16,825 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,700 in Bordeaux.
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