Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 59% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Belém or in Ramallah? You can help!
Improve the prices for Belém! Improve the prices for Ramallah!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 154 prices entered by 17 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 42% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 ₪ (R$ 60) | R$ 27 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11 ₪ (R$ 5.33) | R$ 5.30 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.75 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.40 ₪ (R$ 4.40) | R$ 4.21 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,614 ₪ (R$ 3,385) | R$ 4,158 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,788 ₪ (R$ 2,316) | R$ 2,378 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ (R$ 592) | R$ 599 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,832 ₪ (R$ 2,372) | R$ 3,034 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,307 ₪ (R$ 1,692) | R$ 1,738 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ (R$ 376) | R$ 348 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (R$ 124) | R$ 83 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ (R$ 2,161) | R$ 1,744 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ (R$ 691) | R$ 635 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 ₪ (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 141% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ (R$ 408) | R$ 201 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 385 ₪ (R$ 498) | R$ 191 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ (R$ 506) | R$ 265 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 ₪ (R$ 507) | R$ 214 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 102% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ (R$ 162,229) | R$ 90,944 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (R$ 422) | R$ 188 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 80 ₪ (R$ 103) | R$ 34 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 57% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (R$ 31) | R$ 41 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (R$ 133) | R$ 120 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (R$ 19) | R$ 5.16 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ (R$ 35) | R$ 33 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 51% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115 ₪ (R$ 149) | R$ 75 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (R$ 80) | R$ 61 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181 ₪ (R$ 234) | R$ 126 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 ₪ (R$ 262) | R$ 134 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 ₪ (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 ₪ (R$ 4,071) | R$ 3,080 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (R$ 0.85) | R$ 1.17 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (R$ 279) | R$ 108 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 256% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 154 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.295
BRL
/
ILS
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 9% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Paris is 41% more expensive than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 35% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Panama City is 41% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 15% cheaper than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 85% more expensive than in Chapeco
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 31% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
- Cost of living in Tunja is 37% cheaper than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least R$ 19,081 (14,734 ₪) in Ramallah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 12,000 in Belém.
Do you live in Belém? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Asunción (Paraguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pula (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Porto Alegre (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lugano (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Quito (Ecuador)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kyrenia (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Recife (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Famagusta (Cyprus)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Istanbul costs 300TL (4 minutes ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Madison, Wisconsin costs $0.98 (17 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Rajahmundry costs ₨175 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Tijuana costs Mex$ 2,880 (about 2 hours ago)
- Hourly rate for babysitter services in Santo Domingo costs RD$ 200 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Curitiba costs R$ 6 (about 3 hours ago)