Cost of living in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ₪ (5,048 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (4,856 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (2,447 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (989 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (1,389 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.58 ₪ (690 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (2,585 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.99 ₪ (903 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.82 ₪ (575 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (1,732 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 201% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 ₪ (11,441 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 91% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.72 ₪ (862 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 ₪ (382 Franc) | 390 Franc | - 2% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 52% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,687 ₪ (404,912 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,893 ₪ (285,210 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428 ₪ (64,450 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,811 ₪ (272,866 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,218 ₪ (183,525 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308 ₪ (46,449 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 135 ₪ (20,324 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,184 ₪ (329,059 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 412 ₪ (62,131 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (5,050 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 ₪ (3,608 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 3% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 ₪ (40,251 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 275 ₪ (41,389 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 ₪ (51,966 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312 ₪ (47,036 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 76% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,925 ₪ (20,031,885 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (936 Franc) | 602 Franc | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 330 ₪ (49,783 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 ₪ (10,344 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 108% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ (2,518 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (4,284 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 5% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 ₪ (9,566 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 ₪ (3,674 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,814 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,851 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (1,210 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (1,525 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ₪ (3,915 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 13% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (23,318 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (9,085 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 ₪ (9,596 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 ₪ (38,650 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 ₪ (4,137 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (2,344 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 ₪ (3,501 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 120% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,075 ₪ (463,405 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 ₪ (101 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 309 ₪ (46,588 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | + 22% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 ₪ (3,963 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 346% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 5% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,650,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 3,479,057 Franc
(23,086 ₪)
in Ramallah.
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