Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 7% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 28% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ | 46 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ | 32 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ | 15 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ | 9 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 ₪ | 5.18 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ | 15 ₪ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ | 6 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 ₪ | 4.11 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ | 9 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ | 41 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ | 5.75 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ₪ | 3.40 ₪ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 52% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,485 ₪ | 2,614 ₪ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,281 ₪ | 1,788 ₪ | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 599 ₪ | 457 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,195 ₪ | 1,832 ₪ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,168 ₪ | 1,307 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 447 ₪ | 291 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88 ₪ | 96 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,388 ₪ | 1,669 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 ₪ | 533 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ | 35 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 ₪ | 16 ₪ | + 252% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 36% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 ₪ | 315 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 ₪ | 385 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 411 ₪ | 391 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 473 ₪ | 391 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 15% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,140 ₪ | 125,275 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ | 7 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 211 ₪ | 326 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 105 ₪ | 80 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ | 17 ₪ | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ | 24 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ | 103 ₪ | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ | 24 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ | 21 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ | 17 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 ₪ | 7 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ | 14 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ | 27 ₪ | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 18% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ | 115 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ | 62 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ | 181 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 327 ₪ | 203 ₪ | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ | 24 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 ₪ | 14 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ | 20 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,988 ₪ | 3,144 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 ₪ | 0.66 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208 ₪ | 216 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 ₪ | 24 ₪ | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 221 prices entered by 16 different people.
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