Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 137% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 81% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 ₪ (Rp 205,728) | Rp 37,703 | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (Rp 141,719) | Rp 39,973 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (Rp 67,718) | Rp 23,165 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (Rp 28,119) | Rp 18,049 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (Rp 45,893) | Rp 25,211 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 ₪ (Rp 22,933) | Rp 12,594 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (Rp 64,517) | Rp 78,572 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (Rp 27,855) | Rp 30,473 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11 ₪ (Rp 18,217) | Rp 16,198 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Rp 37,969) | Rp 33,369 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (Rp 180,454) | Rp 282,418 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.60 ₪ (Rp 24,784) | Rp 17,656 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.24 ₪ (Rp 14,362) | Rp 9,887 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 159% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,868 ₪ (Rp 12,699,671) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,797 ₪ (Rp 7,955,894) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ (Rp 2,023,734) | Rp 300,000 | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,832 ₪ (Rp 8,113,103) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,307 ₪ (Rp 5,786,672) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ (Rp 1,287,211) | Rp 227,889 | + 465% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (Rp 425,705) | Rp 253,012 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ (Rp 7,389,143) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ (Rp 2,362,199) | Rp 1,792,990 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ (Rp 156,334) | Rp 59,293 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 ₪ (Rp 69,238) | Rp 50,000 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 163% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ (Rp 1,393,565) | Rp 727,948 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 385 ₪ (Rp 1,702,912) | Rp 537,077 | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ (Rp 1,729,501) | Rp 795,224 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 ₪ (Rp 1,732,065) | Rp 960,755 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 245% | |||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 245% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ (Rp 554,771,402) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Rp 29,624) | Rp 9,406 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (Rp 1,442,990) | Rp 225,665 | + 539% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 80 ₪ (Rp 352,288) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 122% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ramallah | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ (Rp 74,065) | Rp 82,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (Rp 107,387) | Rp 17,000 | + 532% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (Rp 456,159) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (Rp 104,451) | Rp 21,455 | + 387% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (Rp 95,038) | Rp 17,198 | + 453% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (Rp 75,975) | Rp 39,875 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (Rp 33,148) | Rp 9,974 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (Rp 64,211) | Rp 10,748 | + 497% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ (Rp 121,135) | Rp 25,000 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is 43% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115 ₪ (Rp 507,848) | Rp 166,567 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (Rp 272,987) | Rp 73,691 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181 ₪ (Rp 801,701) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 ₪ (Rp 896,961) | Rp 236,724 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 ₪ (Rp 106,553) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Rp 63,890) | Rp 40,757 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ (Rp 87,696) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 ₪ (Rp 13,920,854) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (Rp 2,902) | Rp 2,250 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (Rp 955,132) | Rp 365,376 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (Rp 106,517) | Rp 17,935 | + 494% | |
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TOTAL | + 137% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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