Cost of Living in Haifa
Summary of cost of living in Haifa, Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,386.0$ (14,194.7₪), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,224.2$ (3,961.8₪), excluding rent.
- Haifa is 15.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Haifa is, on average, 57.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.72 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 92.70 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 17.92 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 9.27 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.58 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.40 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.45 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.36 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.91 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.45 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.74 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.68 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.69 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 11.29 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.57 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.32 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.11 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.36 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.48 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.27 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.74 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.47 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 72.92 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.72 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.03 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.26 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 50,674.76 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 47,954.39 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 266.27 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 9.60 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.42 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 70.10 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.08 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.21 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,143.27 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 4,325.89 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 105.06 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 67.36 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 126.17 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 117.42 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,030.42 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 870.97 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,737.22 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,493.46 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 679.38 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 594.99 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,404.07 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.32 |
Prices in Haifa
This city had 641 entries in the past 12 months by 115 different contributors.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Last update: 4 November 2025
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At the listed expense per month for utilities NIS 864), it is missing property and community taxes in the description.
Water, sewage, drainage, electricity, and property taxes will run around NIS 750 for a 3-bedroom apartment. This includes heating and cooling.
Annual average monthly expenses for electricity runs around NIS 150 to NIS 200
falafel is the one around 24 shekel, anon lives in "new building" aka not the city center which is mostly old buildings and average prices seem correct for the city center ...
anon also earns exponentially higher than most of haifa, says alot about the wage gap between rich and poor in the city , the median would be much lower.
Rent - if you're paying more than 2,000 NIS for a one bedroom in Haifa, you're either in a really trendy/anglo spot or you're just plain overpaying. I have a new building, 2 bedrooms w/ private mamad and I pay 2500.
Preschool - Who on earth would pay 2,700 NIS a month for daycare? After state subsidy you pay max 2,000 NIS unless you're rich or don't know how to apply for the subsidy. I'm a two income family making approx 50,000 USD/year and we pay around 1,800 NIS.
The only thing on here that seems close to accurate is the average monthly salary.