Cost of living in Haifa, Israel

Summary of cost of living in Haifa

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 14,466 ₪
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 6,535 ₪
  • Cost of living in Haifa is cheaper than in 67% of cities in Middle East (6 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in Haifa is more expensive than in 58% of cities in the World (92 out of 215)
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List of prices in Haifa
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 58 ₪
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 47 ₪
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 19 ₪
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 6 ₪
12 eggs, large 13 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5.18 ₪
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 27 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 10 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.28 ₪
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 9 ₪
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 41 ₪
2 liters of coca-cola 10 ₪
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 5.09 ₪
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,485 ₪
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,281 ₪
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 599 ₪
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,195 ₪
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,168 ₪
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 447 ₪
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 88 ₪
40” flat screen tv 1,388 ₪
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 363 ₪
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 24 ₪
Hourly rate for cleaning help 55 ₪
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 325 ₪
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 171 ₪
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 411 ₪
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 473 ₪
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 147,140 ₪
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7 ₪
Monthly ticket public transport 211 ₪
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 104 ₪
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 31 ₪
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 35 ₪
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 400 ₪
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 30 ₪
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 20 ₪
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 16 ₪
4 rolls of toilet paper 4.69 ₪
Tube of toothpaste 12 ₪
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 62 ₪
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 159 ₪
2 tickets to the movies 90 ₪
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 234 ₪
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 327 ₪
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 39 ₪
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 17 ₪
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 30 ₪
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 1,988 ₪
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.65 ₪
1 month of gym membership in business district 208 ₪
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 37 ₪
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 193 prices entered by 14 different people.
Latest price update: September 28, 2023

Haifa position in our World Ranking

the world
92nd
out of 215
middle east
6th
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in Haifa compared to other cities:

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