Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 53% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Zanzibar or in Haifa? You can help!
Improve the prices for Zanzibar! Improve the prices for Haifa!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 16 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 103% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| 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) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| 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) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| 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) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Haifa | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 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) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| 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) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| 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% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
676.452
TZS
/
ILS
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 48% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Santiago is 15% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Dubai is 25% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 29% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 24% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 26% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Manchester is 24% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 216% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 60% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 5,693,820 Shilling (8,417 ₪) in Haifa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,710,000 Shilling in Zanzibar.
Do you live in Zanzibar? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nantes (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nampula (Mozambique)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Venice (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
Prices recently added
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Hyderabad, India costs ₨3,000 (5 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Joinville costs R$ 199 (23 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Kansas City, Missouri costs $1,220 (23 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Orlando, Florida costs $5.25 (40 minutes ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Lima costs S/. 1,050 (about 2 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in El Paso, Texas costs $8 (about 3 hours ago)