- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Canada
- Ramallah
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 ₪ (C$20) | C$14 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (C$5.96) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.53) | C$2.38 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (C$3.42) | C$4.08 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (C$1.88) | C$2.62 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (C$2.36) | C$3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 ₪ (C$1.74) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (C$4.31) | C$2.89 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 ₪ (C$28) | C$16 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 ₪ (C$2.13) | C$2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36 ₪ (C$0.88) | C$1.76 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,627 ₪ (C$986) | C$1,186 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762 ₪ (C$662) | C$982 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428 ₪ (C$161) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,675 ₪ (C$629) | C$919 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,167 ₪ (C$438) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308 ₪ (C$116) | C$64 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 140 ₪ (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,373 ₪ (C$891) | C$392 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 ₪ (C$148) | C$111 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 ₪ (C$98) | C$61 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 267 ₪ (C$100) | C$41 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 356 ₪ (C$134) | C$95 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 ₪ (C$120) | C$87 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 129% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,925 ₪ (C$49,900) | C$22,684 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.41) | C$1.19 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 330 ₪ (C$124) | C$47 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 ₪ (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (C$5.98) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67 ₪ (C$25) | C$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (C$3.13) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.32) | C$2.46 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 ₪ (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (C$58) | C$43 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (C$23) | C$27 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 ₪ (C$24) | C$84 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 ₪ (C$96) | C$93 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (C$5.84) | C$5.44 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 ₪ (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,022 ₪ (C$384) | C$141 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 ₪ (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (C$122) | C$34 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,563
(9,492 ₪)
in Ramallah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,200
in Abbotsford.
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