Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 42% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 94% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Eldoret | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 ₪ (Shilling1,948) | Shilling662 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 ₪ (Shilling1,602) | Shilling548 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (Shilling668) | Shilling431 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.88 ₪ (Shilling212) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (Shilling497) | Shilling148 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.61 ₪ (Shilling202) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (Shilling1,049) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (Shilling407) | Shilling263 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.36 ₪ (Shilling157) | Shilling110 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Shilling334) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (Shilling1,720) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (Shilling395) | Shilling165 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (Shilling239) | Shilling94 | + 153% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
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| Haifa | Eldoret | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,265 ₪ (Shilling153,574) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,615 ₪ (Shilling130,157) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 954 ₪ (Shilling34,332) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,489 ₪ (Shilling125,616) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,311 ₪ (Shilling83,202) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 442 ₪ (Shilling15,909) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84 ₪ (Shilling3,015) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,601 ₪ (Shilling57,634) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 ₪ (Shilling12,545) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (Shilling858) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (Shilling1,896) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
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| Haifa | Eldoret | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 358 ₪ (Shilling12,894) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 ₪ (Shilling6,383) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (Shilling15,112) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 472 ₪ (Shilling16,997) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 36% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
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| Haifa | Eldoret | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,251 ₪ (Shilling4,977,639) | Shilling2,471,920 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Shilling247) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (Shilling8,069) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (Shilling2,500) | Shilling934 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 6% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
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| Haifa | Eldoret | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (Shilling1,056) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (Shilling1,096) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 476 ₪ (Shilling17,152) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (Shilling946) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (Shilling724) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (Shilling569) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 ₪ (Shilling196) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (Shilling394) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (Shilling2,084) | Shilling388 | + 437% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Eldoret | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 172 ₪ (Shilling6,194) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (Shilling3,098) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 244 ₪ (Shilling8,780) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308 ₪ (Shilling11,087) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ (Shilling1,400) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Shilling541) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (Shilling1,010) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,312 ₪ (Shilling83,227) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (Shilling26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 259 ₪ (Shilling9,334) | Shilling1,978 | + 372% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (Shilling1,207) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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