Cost of living in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 ₪ (22,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (15,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (7,409 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (3,077 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (5,021 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 ₪ (2,509 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (7,059 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (3,048 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11 ₪ (1,993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (4,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (19,744 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.60 ₪ (2,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.24 ₪ (1,571 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,868 ₪ (1,389,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,797 ₪ (870,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 457 ₪ (221,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,832 ₪ (887,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,307 ₪ (633,152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 ₪ (140,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (46,579 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,669 ₪ (808,487 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533 ₪ (258,461 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ (17,105 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 ₪ (7,576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Zomba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 ₪ (152,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 385 ₪ (186,325 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ (189,234 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 ₪ (189,515 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,275 ₪ (60,700,633 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (3,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (157,886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 80 ₪ (38,545 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ₪ (8,104 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (11,750 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (49,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (11,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (10,399 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (8,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (3,627 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (7,026 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 ₪ (13,254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ramallah | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115 ₪ (55,566 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (29,869 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181 ₪ (87,719 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 ₪ (98,141 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 ₪ (11,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (6,991 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 ₪ (9,595 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 ₪ (1,523,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ₪ (318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (104,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (11,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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