Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Haifa (Israel) is 23% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 ₪ (R$ 94) | R$ 35 | + 170% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (R$ 80) | R$ 20 | + 298% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.85 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 148% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.10 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (R$ 13) | R$ 60 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (R$ 79) | R$ 120 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (R$ 14) | R$ 6.00 | + 135% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.92 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 234% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 16% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,222 ₪ (R$ 7,154) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,440 ₪ (R$ 5,829) | R$ 1,450 | + 302% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 834 ₪ (R$ 1,414) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,754 ₪ (R$ 4,667) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,073 ₪ (R$ 3,513) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 490 ₪ (R$ 831) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (R$ 125) | R$ 70 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,535 ₪ (R$ 2,601) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 ₪ (R$ 698) | R$ 300 | + 133% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (R$ 45) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 ₪ (R$ 92) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 189% | |||
Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 189% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (R$ 575) | R$ 80 | + 619% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (R$ 254) | R$ 60 | + 323% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (R$ 679) | R$ 500 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ (R$ 757) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 139% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,977 ₪ (R$ 238,887) | R$ 15,000 | + 1493% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.46 | + 138% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (R$ 380) | R$ 227 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 87 ₪ (R$ 148) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (R$ 53) | R$ 20 | + 166% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (R$ 50) | R$ 50 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (R$ 664) | R$ 300 | + 121% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 177% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 ₪ (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 ₪ (R$ 96) | R$ 60 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 85% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 161 ₪ (R$ 273) | R$ 200 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (R$ 141) | R$ 80 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ (R$ 437) | R$ 300 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253 ₪ (R$ 428) | R$ 80 | + 435% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ (R$ 71) | R$ 80 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (R$ 46) | R$ 5.00 | + 823% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ (R$ 3,607) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (R$ 1.22) | R$ 0.50 | + 144% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 259 ₪ (R$ 440) | R$ 300 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (R$ 60) | R$ 5.00 | + 1106% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 31,380 (18,518 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 20,000 in Paulinia.
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