Cost of living in Haifa, Israel vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Haifa (Israel) is 23% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 ₪ (£12) | £10 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (£10) | £5.65 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (£3.92) | £4.17 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.91 ₪ (£1.28) | £0.73 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 ₪ (£4.27) | £2.75 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (£1.09) | £1.92 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (£5.79) | £5.41 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (£2.22) | £1.89 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 ₪ (£0.94) | £0.81 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (£1.73) | £2.16 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (£10) | £7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (£1.83) | £1.92 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (£1.43) | £0.74 | + 93% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 28% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,245 ₪ (£921) | £1,367 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,389 ₪ (£735) | £832 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (£163) | £164 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,809 ₪ (£610) | £1,029 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,086 ₪ (£453) | £915 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 486 ₪ (£106) | £156 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (£17) | £19 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,591 ₪ (£345) | £340 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (£88) | £71 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (£5.81) | £5.36 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (£11) | £10 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 25% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (£74) | £49 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (£87) | £54 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ₪ (£97) | £55 | + 78% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,619 ₪ (£30,949) | £22,837 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (£1.35) | £1.23 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (£49) | £59 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (£15) | £13 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 34% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (£7) | £2.90 | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (£6) | £9 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (£85) | £75 | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £2.74 | + 158% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (£4.36) | £1.35 | + 223% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (£3.64) | £2.57 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.19 ₪ (£1.13) | £1.80 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (£2.58) | £1.49 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (£12) | £11 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 16% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (£37) | £23 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 ₪ (£56) | £100 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253 ₪ (£55) | £54 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 ₪ (£9) | £8 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£3.08) | £2.65 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (£5.91) | £3.79 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,129 ₪ (£462) | £295 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (£0.16) | £0.20 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 253 ₪ (£55) | £35 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (£8) | £9 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £4,421 (20,373 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,400 in Southend-on-Sea.
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