Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 63% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 139% | |||
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| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 139% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ₪ (43,587 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 388% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 ₪ (36,093 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (13,911 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (4,681 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (9,644 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (5,256 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (20,981 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (7,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.95 ₪ (3,593 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (6,469 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 ₪ (30,980 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (7,865 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.33 ₪ (3,871 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 66% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,160 ₪ (3,744,511 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,774 ₪ (2,738,861 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 ₪ (470,154 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,477 ₪ (2,522,901 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,566 ₪ (1,861,807 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 465 ₪ (337,218 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (57,006 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,406 ₪ (1,020,053 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 ₪ (274,713 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (17,668 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (38,340 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) | 340 ₪ (246,382 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 ₪ (133,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 362 ₪ (262,438 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 473 ₪ (343,387 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,157 ₪ (106,780,682 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (5,325 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (166,018 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 104 ₪ (75,170 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (22,352 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (25,367 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 380 ₪ (275,808 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (21,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (14,878 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (11,506 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 ₪ (3,404 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (8,557 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (44,145 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 754% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 64% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 ₪ (121,789 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (59,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (170,045 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 310 ₪ (225,216 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (29,041 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (11,835 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (21,821 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,988 ₪ (1,442,360 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 ₪ (468 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217 ₪ (157,177 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 ₪ (26,682 Shilling) | 5,142 Shilling | + 419% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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