Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Haifa (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 ₪ ($16) | $16 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ ($14) | $8 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ ($5.46) | $4.29 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.91 ₪ ($1.79) | $0.81 | + 119% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ ($5.95) | $2.86 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ ($1.51) | $3.13 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ ($8) | $5.90 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ ($3.09) | $3.28 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 ₪ ($1.31) | $1.79 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ ($2.41) | $2.30 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ ($14) | $15 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ ($2.55) | $1.75 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($1.99) | $2.15 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 38% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,245 ₪ ($1,283) | $2,284 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,389 ₪ ($1,024) | $1,640 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ ($227) | $119 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,809 ₪ ($849) | $1,597 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,086 ₪ ($630) | $1,097 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 486 ₪ ($147) | $86 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ ($23) | $52 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,591 ₪ ($481) | $302 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ ($123) | $149 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ ($15) | $34 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ ($103) | $54 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ ($45) | $59 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ ($121) | $92 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ ($135) | $200 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 8% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,619 ₪ ($43,100) | $21,600 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ ($1.88) | $0.64 | + 192% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ ($69) | $121 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ ($21) | $17 | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ ($118) | $117 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ ($10) | $7 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($6) | $2.86 | + 112% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ ($5.07) | $5.56 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.19 ₪ ($1.57) | $3.20 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ ($3.60) | $1.78 | + 102% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ ($16) | $23 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 11% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ ($51) | $42 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ ($25) | $24 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ ($78) | $276 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253 ₪ ($76) | $67 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ ($13) | $11 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($4.28) | $4.72 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ ($8) | $5.18 | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ ($643) | $460 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ ($0.22) | $0.65 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 253 ₪ ($76) | $74 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ ($11) | $7 | + 58% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 13% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,500 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,642 (18,668 ₪) in Haifa.
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