- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Venezuela
- Rafah
- Anaco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rafah, Palestinian Territory compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | + 606% | |||
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Food in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 606% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₪ (Bs 1,309,732) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 ₪ (Bs 279,846) | Bs 54 | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 ₪ (Bs 194,470) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (Bs 135,234) | Bs 15 | ||
12 eggs, large | 6.00 ₪ (Bs 101,426) | Bs 25 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.44 ₪ (Bs 41,195) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (Bs 194,470) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.44 ₪ (Bs 91,908) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 ₪ (Bs 48,582) | Bs 20 | ||
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Bs 9 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Bs 150 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.00 ₪ (Bs 84,522) | Bs 21 | ||
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 ₪ (Bs 29,299) | - | - | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 59% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 ₪ (Bs 13,523,441) | Bs 3,500 | ||
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 ₪ (Bs 4,226,075) | Bs 120 | ||
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 ₪ (Bs 3,042,774) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 ₪ (Bs 16,904,301) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 ₪ (Bs 5,916,505) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Bs 30 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Bs 15 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150 ₪ (Bs 2,535,645) | Bs 700 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 ₪ (Bs 1,690,430) | Bs 500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₪ (Bs 2,535,645) | Bs 800 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (Bs 3,380,860) | Bs 1,000 | ||
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 30% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Bs 250,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 ₪ (Bs 84,522) | Bs 3.90 | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 146% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (Bs 338,086) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 ₪ (Bs 507,129) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ₪ (Bs 676,172) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 ₪ (Bs 169,043) | Bs 35 | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 ₪ (Bs 169,043) | Bs 30 | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (Bs 253,565) | Bs 25 | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30 ₪ (Bs 55,784) | Bs 35 | ||
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ₪ (Bs 135,234) | Bs 35 | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ₪ (Bs 169,043) | Bs 80 | ||
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 66% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 ₪ (Bs 845,215) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | - | Bs 60 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Bs 200 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Bs 500 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 ₪ (Bs 253,565) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 ₪ (Bs 84,522) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Bs 20 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 ₪ (Bs 6,762) | Bs 2.00 | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 ₪ (Bs 845,215) | Bs 80 | ||
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 ₪ (Bs 338,086) | Bs 30 | ||
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rafah (Palestinian Territory) is 98% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 21,789
(1.29 ₪)
in Rafah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 11,000
in Anaco.
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