- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Jordan
- Rafah
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rafah, Palestinian Territory compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 43% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₪ (Dinar 16) | Dinar 4.000 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 ₪ (Dinar 3.360) | Dinar 4.659 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 ₪ (Dinar 2.335) | Dinar 2.105 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 1.154 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 ₪ (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 1.600 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.44 ₪ (Dinar 0.495) | Dinar 0.500 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (Dinar 2.335) | Dinar 2.340 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.44 ₪ (Dinar 1.103) | Dinar 1.650 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 ₪ (Dinar 0.583) | Dinar 1.300 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 3.910 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.00 ₪ (Dinar 1.015) | Dinar 1.151 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 ₪ (Dinar 0.352) | Dinar 0.270 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 14% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 ₪ (Dinar 162) | Dinar 558 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 407 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250 ₪ (Dinar 51) | Dinar 45 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 314 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 223 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 180 ₪ (Dinar 37) | Dinar 31 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 ₪ (Dinar 203) | Dinar 309 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 ₪ (Dinar 71) | Dinar 98 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dinar 4.872 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 58% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150 ₪ (Dinar 30) | Dinar 63 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 ₪ (Dinar 20) | Dinar 55 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₪ (Dinar 30) | Dinar 63 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (Dinar 41) | Dinar 73 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 5% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 ₪ (Dinar 1.015) | Dinar 0.830 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.027 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 27% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (Dinar 4.059) | Dinar 2.607 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.433 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ₪ (Dinar 8) | Dinar 20 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 ₪ (Dinar 2.030) | Dinar 3.421 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 ₪ (Dinar 2.030) | Dinar 3.125 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (Dinar 3.044) | Dinar 2.981 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30 ₪ (Dinar 0.670) | Dinar 1.139 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ₪ (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 2.044 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ₪ (Dinar 2.030) | Dinar 6 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 29% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 ₪ (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 33 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 ₪ (Dinar 3.044) | Dinar 8 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 ₪ (Dinar 1.015) | Dinar 2.730 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Dinar 415 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 ₪ (Dinar 0.081) | Dinar 0.040 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 ₪ (Dinar 10) | Dinar 46 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 ₪ (Dinar 4.059) | Dinar 1.850 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,607 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 7% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,800
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,669
(8,222 ₪)
in Rafah.
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