Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 8% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 21% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 ₪ ($13) | $16 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ ($4.27) | $5.02 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.77) | $1.01 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ ($2.89) | $2.80 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 ₪ ($1.45) | $4.92 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ ($4.07) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ ($1.76) | $2.79 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11 ₪ ($1.15) | $1.74 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ ($2.39) | $2.31 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.60 ₪ ($1.56) | $1.99 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.24 ₪ ($0.91) | $1.80 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 50% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,868 ₪ ($800) | $1,810 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,797 ₪ ($501) | $1,036 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ ($128) | $153 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,832 ₪ ($511) | $1,075 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,307 ₪ ($365) | $753 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ ($81) | $127 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ ($466) | $387 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ ($149) | $86 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 ₪ ($4.36) | $24 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 72% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ ($88) | $48 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 385 ₪ ($107) | $58 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ ($109) | $77 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 ₪ ($109) | $102 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 139% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ ($34,968) | $23,749 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($1.87) | $0.72 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ ($91) | $30 | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 80 ₪ ($22) | $17 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ ($4.67) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ ($7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ ($29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ ($5.99) | $3.53 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ ($4.79) | $5.28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ ($2.09) | $3.18 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ ($4.05) | $1.83 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ ($8) | $23 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115 ₪ ($32) | $42 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ ($17) | $21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181 ₪ ($51) | $108 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 ₪ ($57) | $80 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 ₪ ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($4.03) | $4.01 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ ($5.53) | $4.44 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 ₪ ($877) | $479 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ ($60) | $46 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
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These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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