Cost of living in Haifa (Israel) is 22% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Haifa (Israel) is 7% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Haifa | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€14) | €16 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€12) | €6 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.80) | €4.38 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.59 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.25) | €3.81 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 ₪ (€1.30) | €1.81 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.58) | €2.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 ₪ (€1.07) | €0.87 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.13) | €1.28 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (€2.39) | €2.29 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ₪ (€1.28) | €1.50 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Haifa (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Haifa | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,485 ₪ (€1,123) | €1,013 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,281 ₪ (€822) | €574 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 599 ₪ (€150) | €184 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,195 ₪ (€800) | €598 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,168 ₪ (€543) | €412 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 447 ₪ (€112) | €114 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88 ₪ (€22) | €29 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,388 ₪ (€348) | €293 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 ₪ (€91) | €90 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Haifa (Israel) is 24% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Haifa | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 ₪ (€81) | €79 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 ₪ (€43) | €35 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 411 ₪ (€103) | €65 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 473 ₪ (€119) | €73 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Haifa (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Haifa | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,140 ₪ (€36,852) | €13,891 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.72) | €1.39 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 211 ₪ (€53) | €42 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 104 ₪ (€26) | €31 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Haifa (Israel) is 31% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Haifa | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €5.61 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (€100) | €42 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €5.66 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€5.01) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.01) | €3.87 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 ₪ (€1.17) | €2.34 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.96) | €1.91 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (€16) | €10 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Haifa (Israel) is 26% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Haifa | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (€40) | €29 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (€23) | €18 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€59) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 327 ₪ (€82) | €53 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 ₪ (€4.18) | €3.28 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €3.02 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,988 ₪ (€498) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 ₪ (€0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208 ₪ (€52) | €48 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 ₪ (€9) | €4.78 | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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