Which place is cheaper, Tanah Rata or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Tanah Rata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Tanah Rata. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Tanah Rata?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is one of the main tourist towns in the Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands are in western Malaysia and are a popular retreat for Malaysian residents and international travelers alike. The area's higher elevation offers an often much needed break from the country's oppressive heat. It also has a beautiful setting that is rich in agriculture and has rolling hills that are beautifully covered in tea plantations. Tanah Rata has many of the area's tourist amenities. ATMS, banks, and the area's main hospital are all found in town. For some, the area feels too touristy, but if you linger longer, and explore on your own, you can easily escape the mass tourism and see the area for what it is.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best 2-Week Tours in Israel, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $124Tanah Rata $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $124, while the average daily cost in Tanah Rata is $151. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Haifa and Tanah Rata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $75Tanah Rata $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $150Tanah Rata $148
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Tanah Rata
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Tanah Rata? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Haifa Hotel Prices and Tanah Rata Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.97Tanah Rata $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $179
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $179
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tanah Rata
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tanah Rata:
- Shared Transfer : Cameron Highland to Taman Negara via Kuala Tembeling Jetty: $150
- Departure Transfer from Cameron Highland to KLIA/KLIA2: $169
- Chauffeur: Cameron Highlands to Singapore Van Transfer: $123
- CameronHighland CityHotel to KualaLumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $109
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $110
- Cameron Highlands Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $92
- Cameron Highlands City To Kuala Lumpur City Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highland to Kuala Besut Jetty One Way SIC Transfer: $150
- Cameron Highland to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Tanah Rata?
Prices for flights to both Tanah Rata and Haifa change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayHaifa $45Tanah Rata $49
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
Typical Food Prices in Tanah Rata
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tanah Rata:
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Dinner for Two$6.23
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Dessert$0.69
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Lunch$4.39
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Afternoon tea$4.27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.74Tanah Rata $38
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Jerusalem: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Tel-Aviv: $150
- Haifa Private Tour: $166
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $255
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $398
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $416
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $726
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tanah Rata
Here are a few typical costs in Tanah Rata for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tea Factory Visit$6.23
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Tour of Orang Asli Village$23
Tours and Activities in Tanah Rata
Here are a few actual costs in Tanah Rata for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cameron Highlands Sightseing Tour: $33
- Cameron Highlands City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $109
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Tour: $75
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur International Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands: Agro Delight Tour: $61
- Special Cameron Highlands ~ Day tour;Solo;Couple;Group: $292
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Tanah Rata $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Tanah Rata, we can see that Tanah Rata is more expensive. And not only is Haifa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Tanah Rata is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Haifa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haifa and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Tanah Rata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tanah Rata than you might in Haifa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Tanah Rata Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Tanah Rata?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Tanah Rata. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Tanah Rata, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Haifa or Tanah Rata?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Haifa or Tanah Rata in the Summer?
Both Tanah Rata and Haifa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tanah Rata year-round.
Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Tanah Rata. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Tanah Rata in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Tanah Rata. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Tanah Rata attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tanah Rata receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Haifa usually receives less rain than Tanah Rata. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Haifa is cooler than Tanah Rata in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Tanah Rata in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Tanah Rata. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tanah Rata throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Tanah Rata. Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets less rain in January than Tanah Rata. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Haifa is much colder than Tanah Rata. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Tanah Rata averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Tanah Rata in the Spring?
Both Tanah Rata and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tanah Rata because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tanah Rata. In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Tanah Rata. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Haifa is generally cooler than Tanah Rata. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Tanah Rata 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Tanah Rata and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
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