- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Sudan
- Rafah
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rafah, Palestinian Territory compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₪ (397 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 ₪ (85 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 ₪ (59 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (41 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 ₪ (31 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.44 ₪ (12 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (59 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.44 ₪ (28 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 ₪ (15 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.00 ₪ (26 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 ₪ (9 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 ₪ (4,100 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250 ₪ (1,281 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 180 ₪ (923 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 ₪ (5,126 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 ₪ (1,794 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150 ₪ (769 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 ₪ (513 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₪ (769 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (1,025 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 ₪ (26 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 100 Pound | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (103 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (154 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ₪ (205 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 ₪ (51 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 ₪ (51 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (77 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30 ₪ (17 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ₪ (41 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ₪ (51 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 ₪ (256 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 ₪ (77 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 ₪ (26 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 ₪ (2.05 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 ₪ (256 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 ₪ (103 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL |

These prices were last updated on September 08, 2015.
Exchange rate:
5.126
SDG
/
ILS
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Cost of living in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir
you would need to make just about 12,000 Pound
(2,341 ₪)
in Rafah.
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