- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- India
- Rafah
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rafah, Palestinian Territory compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 9% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₪ (₨1,458) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 ₪ (₨311) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 ₪ (₨216) | ₨201 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (₨150) | ₨49 | + 204% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 ₪ (₨113) | ₨54 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.44 ₪ (₨46) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (₨216) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.44 ₪ (₨102) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 ₪ (₨54) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨445 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.00 ₪ (₨94) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 ₪ (₨33) | - | - | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 1% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 ₪ (₨15,050) | ₨12,242 | + 23% | |
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 ₪ (₨4,703) | - | - | |
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 ₪ (₨3,386) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 ₪ (₨18,812) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 ₪ (₨6,584) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 5% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150 ₪ (₨2,822) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 ₪ (₨1,881) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₪ (₨2,822) | ₨650 | + 334% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (₨3,762) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 ₪ (₨94) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨576 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 3% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (₨376) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (₨564) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ₪ (₨752) | ₨500 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 ₪ (₨188) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 ₪ (₨188) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (₨282) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30 ₪ (₨62) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ₪ (₨150) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ₪ (₨188) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 0% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 ₪ (₨941) | - | - | |
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 ₪ (₨282) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 ₪ (₨94) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨145 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 ₪ (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 ₪ (₨941) | ₨1,000 | - 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 ₪ (₨376) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨38,284
(2,035 ₪)
in Rafah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨37,000
in Aligarh.
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