19.6% below the Israel average
Ranked #204 of 577 cities · More expensive than 64.6% of cities worldwide
Compared to Israel average · See Israel ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | ILS 3,212/mo ≈ $1,045 | ILS 2,449/mo ≈ $797 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | ILS 5,010/mo ≈ $1,631 | ILS 3,553/mo ≈ $1,156 | 29% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Haifa has a cost of living index of 45.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 115 country PLI x 0.9 city factor
Haifa is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #204 of 577 cities). It is 19.6% cheaper than the Israel average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Israel earning ILS 173,868 gross take home ILS 11,865/month after tax (18.1% effective rate). See full Israel tax calculator →
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