Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 ₪ (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.82) | C$5.78 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.50) | C$1.98 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ₪ (C$4.04) | C$4.18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.83 ₪ (C$1.84) | C$3.17 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (C$5.54) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ (C$2.65) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 ₪ (C$1.69) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.26) | C$3.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.42 ₪ (C$2.06) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49 ₪ (C$0.95) | C$1.93 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,614 ₪ (C$995) | C$2,136 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,910 ₪ (C$727) | C$1,241 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ (C$174) | C$124 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,832 ₪ (C$697) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,307 ₪ (C$497) | C$805 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ (C$111) | C$66 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ (C$635) | C$311 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ (C$203) | C$97 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 ₪ (C$5.95) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 168% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 385 ₪ (C$146) | C$39 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ (C$149) | C$98 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 ₪ (C$149) | C$117 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ (C$47,671) | C$22,942 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.44) | C$1.40 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (C$124) | C$67 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 78 ₪ (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 ₪ (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.85) | C$3.16 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (C$5.06) | C$2.46 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 127 ₪ (C$48) | C$51 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (C$23) | C$27 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355 ₪ (C$135) | C$135 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 ₪ (C$80) | C$96 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (C$5.55) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 ₪ (C$1,196) | C$647 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231 ₪ (C$88) | C$37 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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