Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 53% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Haifa (Israel) is 103% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 ₪ (36,599 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 253% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 ₪ (30,092 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 210% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (12,551 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.88 ₪ (3,977 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (9,334 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.61 ₪ (3,797 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (19,717 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (7,645 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.36 ₪ (2,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (6,271 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 102% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (32,320 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 93% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (7,416 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 163% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (4,486 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 295% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 56% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,481 ₪ (3,031,114 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,490 ₪ (2,360,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 954 ₪ (645,040 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,489 ₪ (2,360,087 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,192 ₪ (1,482,898 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 442 ₪ (298,898 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84 ₪ (56,650 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,601 ₪ (1,082,837 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ₪ (281,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (16,126 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (35,339 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 358 ₪ (242,252 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 ₪ (122,717 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 443 ₪ (299,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 472 ₪ (319,339 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,664 ₪ (103,269,886 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (4,597 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (153,217 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (46,980 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 74% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (19,846 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (20,598 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 529 ₪ (357,707 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 425% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (17,768 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (13,609 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (10,549 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.45 ₪ (3,683 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (7,396 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (39,154 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 657% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 55% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 172 ₪ (116,373 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 257% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (58,196 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 244 ₪ (164,960 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 295 ₪ (199,402 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 194% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41 ₪ (27,555 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 109% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (10,543 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (18,228 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 306% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,312 ₪ (1,563,680 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (484 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 ₪ (185,256 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (22,678 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 332% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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