Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 15% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 ₪ (C$20) | C$17 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (C$18) | C$12 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.91 ₪ (C$2.26) | C$2.43 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.97 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (C$1.91) | C$2.82 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.90) | C$3.21 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 ₪ (C$1.66) | C$1.89 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (C$3.04) | C$3.29 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (C$18) | C$19 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (C$3.23) | C$2.64 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.52) | C$2.63 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 21% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,245 ₪ (C$1,622) | C$1,961 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,389 ₪ (C$1,295) | C$1,723 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (C$287) | C$209 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,809 ₪ (C$1,074) | C$1,579 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,086 ₪ (C$797) | C$1,147 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 486 ₪ (C$186) | C$78 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (C$29) | C$64 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,591 ₪ (C$608) | C$464 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (C$156) | C$152 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$19) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (C$130) | C$72 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (C$57) | C$83 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (C$153) | C$122 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ (C$171) | C$129 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 60% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,619 ₪ (C$54,510) | C$21,915 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.37) | C$1.24 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (C$87) | C$67 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (C$26) | C$23 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$21 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (C$150) | C$103 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.11 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.19 ₪ (C$1.98) | C$5.33 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.55) | C$2.48 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (C$21) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 19% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (C$65) | C$52 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ (C$98) | C$124 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253 ₪ (C$97) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ (C$16) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.42) | C$5.39 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$7 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ (C$814) | C$610 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (C$0.27) | C$0.40 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 253 ₪ (C$97) | C$54 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$14) | C$12 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 240 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 11% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,006 (15,713 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,400 in Kelowna.
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