Cost of living in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 5% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 ₪ (8,445 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (5,179 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (2,476 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (1,050 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (1,421 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (779 Franc) | 987 Franc | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (2,839 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (981 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 ₪ (722 Franc) | 764 Franc | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (1,792 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 ₪ (11,838 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 ₪ (883 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36 ₪ (367 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,627 ₪ (409,580 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762 ₪ (274,782 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428 ₪ (66,685 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,675 ₪ (261,182 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,167 ₪ (181,963 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308 ₪ (48,060 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 140 ₪ (21,855 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,373 ₪ (370,057 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 ₪ (61,342 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (5,226 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 ₪ (3,733 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 6% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 ₪ (40,723 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 267 ₪ (41,610 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 356 ₪ (55,490 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 ₪ (49,767 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 83% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,925 ₪ (20,726,668 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (1,000 Franc) | 620 Franc | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 330 ₪ (51,510 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 ₪ (10,419 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 6% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (2,484 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (4,432 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67 ₪ (10,434 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 ₪ (3,802 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,911 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,927 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (1,300 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (1,793 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 ₪ (3,971 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 25% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (24,127 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (9,400 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 ₪ (9,929 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 ₪ (39,991 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 ₪ (4,281 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (2,426 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 ₪ (3,623 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 173% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,100 ₪ (483,375 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 ₪ (104 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (50,524 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 ₪ (4,074 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 359% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 304 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 4% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,428,683 Franc
(21,989 ₪)
in Ramallah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,290,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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