Cost of living in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 60% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 ₪ ($14) | $9 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ ($10) | $4.54 | + 122% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ ($4.65) | $1.41 | + 231% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ ($2.05) | $1.00 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ ($2.91) | $1.63 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 ₪ ($1.57) | $1.00 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ ($4.54) | $3.32 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ ($2.11) | $0.96 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.33 ₪ ($1.31) | $1.06 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ ($2.59) | $1.19 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 ₪ ($17) | $14 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.34 ₪ ($1.61) | $1.73 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 ₪ ($0.85) | $1.00 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 25% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,393 ₪ ($723) | $420 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,910 ₪ ($577) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ ($138) | $55 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,795 ₪ ($542) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,199 ₪ ($362) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ ($88) | $46 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ ($29) | $22 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ ($504) | $591 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ ($161) | $127 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ₪ ($11) | $5.34 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 ₪ ($5.63) | $5.00 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 186% | |||
Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 186% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ ($95) | $43 | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 359 ₪ ($108) | $27 | + 307% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 374 ₪ ($113) | $127 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 395 ₪ ($119) | $41 | + 193% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 15% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ ($37,822) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ ($1.94) | $1.09 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ ($98) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68 ₪ ($21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 38% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ ($4.96) | $9 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ ($9) | $20 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98 ₪ ($30) | $20 | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $1.77 | + 303% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ ($6) | $2.55 | + 148% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ ($5.26) | $2.30 | + 128% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ ($2.60) | $0.95 | + 173% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ ($4.10) | $0.91 | + 351% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ ($8) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 55% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 127 ₪ ($38) | $12 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ ($18) | $11 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 443 ₪ ($134) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204 ₪ ($61) | $18 | + 247% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 ₪ ($6) | $3.39 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($4.48) | $2.73 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ ($5.98) | $1.00 | + 498% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,311 ₪ ($1,000) | $320 | + 213% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 ₪ ($0.20) | $0.50 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ ($75) | $51 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ ($7) | $2.50 | + 198% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 44% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,010 (6,658 ₪) in Ramallah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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