- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Canada
- Ramallah
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 ₪ (C$19) | C$14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (C$5.54) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.35) | C$2.38 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (C$3.18) | C$4.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (C$1.74) | C$2.62 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (C$2.19) | C$3.73 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 ₪ (C$1.62) | C$2.90 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (C$4.01) | C$2.89 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 ₪ (C$26) | C$16 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 ₪ (C$1.98) | C$2.31 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36 ₪ (C$0.82) | C$1.76 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,627 ₪ (C$916) | C$1,186 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762 ₪ (C$615) | C$982 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428 ₪ (C$149) | C$117 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,675 ₪ (C$584) | C$919 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,167 ₪ (C$407) | C$695 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308 ₪ (C$108) | C$64 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 140 ₪ (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,373 ₪ (C$828) | C$392 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 ₪ (C$137) | C$111 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 ₪ (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 ₪ (C$91) | C$61 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 267 ₪ (C$93) | C$41 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 356 ₪ (C$124) | C$95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 ₪ (C$111) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 113% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,925 ₪ (C$46,362) | C$22,684 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.24) | C$1.19 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 330 ₪ (C$115) | C$47 | + 143% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 ₪ (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (C$5.56) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67 ₪ (C$23) | C$85 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (C$2.91) | C$3.21 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.01) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (C$54) | C$44 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 ₪ (C$22) | C$84 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 ₪ (C$89) | C$90 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (C$5.43) | C$5.98 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.61 | + 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,022 ₪ (C$357) | C$141 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 ₪ (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (C$113) | C$34 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,092
(11,734 ₪)
in Ramallah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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