- 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 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (C$5.75) | C$5.59 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.44) | C$2.09 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (C$3.30) | C$4.04 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (C$1.81) | C$2.54 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (C$2.28) | C$3.55 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 ₪ (C$1.68) | C$3.02 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (C$4.16) | C$2.26 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 ₪ (C$27) | C$15 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 ₪ (C$2.05) | C$2.18 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36 ₪ (C$0.85) | C$1.87 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,627 ₪ (C$951) | C$1,209 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762 ₪ (C$638) | C$1,030 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428 ₪ (C$155) | C$104 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,675 ₪ (C$606) | C$919 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,167 ₪ (C$422) | C$695 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308 ₪ (C$112) | C$70 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 140 ₪ (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,373 ₪ (C$859) | C$393 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 ₪ (C$142) | C$111 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$24 | - 64% | |
| 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$95) | C$56 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 267 ₪ (C$97) | C$38 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 356 ₪ (C$129) | C$96 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 ₪ (C$116) | C$87 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,925 ₪ (C$48,118) | C$23,851 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.32) | C$1.19 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 330 ₪ (C$120) | C$46 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 ₪ (C$24) | - | - | |
| 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$5.77) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67 ₪ (C$24) | C$80 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (C$3.02) | C$3.16 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.16) | C$2.53 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (C$56) | C$45 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (C$22) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 ₪ (C$23) | C$84 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 ₪ (C$93) | C$86 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (C$5.63) | C$5.72 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 51% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,100 ₪ (C$1,122) | C$850 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 ₪ (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (C$117) | C$34 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,614
(12,747 ₪)
in Ramallah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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