Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 18% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 6% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 ₪ (8,016 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (5,999 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (2,803 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (1,204 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ₪ (1,947 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.83 ₪ (886 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (2,670 Franc) | 4,680 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ (1,279 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 ₪ (816 Franc) | 757 Franc | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (1,571 Franc) | 627 Franc | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (9,164 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.42 ₪ (993 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49 ₪ (456 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,614 ₪ (479,137 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,910 ₪ (350,068 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ (83,755 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,832 ₪ (335,772 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,307 ₪ (239,490 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ (53,273 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (17,618 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ (305,810 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ (97,763 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ (6,470 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 ₪ (2,866 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 71% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ (57,675 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 385 ₪ (70,477 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ (71,578 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 ₪ (71,684 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 118% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ (22,960,007 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (1,176 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (59,720 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (12,615 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 26% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ (3,048 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (5,759 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 ₪ (14,699 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (4,323 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (3,933 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (3,144 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (1,372 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (2,435 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ (5,013 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 18% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 127 ₪ (23,268 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (11,067 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355 ₪ (65,018 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 ₪ (38,392 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 ₪ (3,934 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (2,673 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ (3,629 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 ₪ (576,134 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (120 Franc) | 95 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231 ₪ (42,265 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (4,522 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 436% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 112 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2021.
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