Cost of living
Haifa compared to Jerusalem (Israel)
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Overview comparison
HaifaJerusalem (Israel)
Consumer prices in Jerusalem (Israel) are roughly 40% higher than in Haifa.
Cost of living
| Item | Haifa | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,385 | 1,639 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,139 | 5,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 928 | 775 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,898 | 2,184 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 653.26 | 1,199.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,227.65 | 2,043.91 |
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| Food person | 636 | 483 |
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| Food family | 1,612 | 1,172 |
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| Transport person | 110.83 | 135.92 |
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| Transport family | 198.42 | 296.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.93 years | 71.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Haifa | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.21 | 24.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.63 | 98.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 15.37 | 13.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.52 | 9.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.27 | 3.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 2.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Haifa | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 817.45 | 1,397.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 541.85 | 1,143.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,201.48 | 2,581.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,015.57 | 2,167.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.48 | 127.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.99 | 206.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.29 | 22.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Haifa | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.06 | 6.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,013 | 11,996 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,965 | 7,462 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 | 1.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.75% | 53.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.61 | 11.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.54 | 1.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Haifa | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.17 | 2.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.32 | 2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.18 | 4.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.19 | 13.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.01 | 11.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.68 | 15.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Haifa | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 72.96 | 84.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.18 | 11.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 113.19 | 90.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.43 | 11.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.23 | 85.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.1 | 109.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 904.09 | 702.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,686 | 10,793 |
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