Cost of living in Catania is 17% lower than in Haifa (without rent).
Rent in Catania is 28% cheaper than in Haifa.
Cost of living including rent in Catania is 22% lower than in Haifa.
Food in Catania is 15% cheaper than in Haifa.
Transport in Catania is 21% cheaper than in Haifa.
| Catania | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Catania | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.4 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.4 $ | 68.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.33 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.92 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.23 $ | 2.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.72 $ | 9.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.2 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 80.2 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.04 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 3.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.9 $ | 24.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 392 $ | 604 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 667 $ | 1,020 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 456 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 772 $ | 1,266 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,566 $ | 5,714 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,220 $ | 5,130 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,578 $ | 2,636 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 4.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.88 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83 $ | 85.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 439 $ | 998 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,687 $ | 3,774 $ |