Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (AU$20) | AU$23 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (AU$2.87) | AU$1.94 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (AU$4.10) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (AU$3.28) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (AU$2.05) | AU$5.03 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (AU$1.31) | AU$3.67 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (AU$2.85) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (AU$2.87) | AU$3.67 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (AU$0.87) | AU$3.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (AU$3,005) | AU$3,871 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (AU$819) | AU$2,594 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (AU$135) | AU$216 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (AU$1,229) | AU$2,355 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (AU$1,024) | AU$1,942 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (AU$215) | AU$163 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (AU$23) | AU$71 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (AU$407) | AU$535 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (AU$231) | AU$248 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (AU$5.12) | AU$42 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 51% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (AU$127) | AU$125 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (AU$164) | AU$81 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (AU$246) | AU$178 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (AU$82) | AU$191 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (AU$54,495) | AU$35,831 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (AU$2.87) | AU$1.99 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (AU$61) | AU$160 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (AU$4.10) | AU$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (AU$41) | AU$83 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (AU$18) | AU$7 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$5.15 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (AU$2.44) | AU$4.19 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$4.66 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$32 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (AU$29) | AU$66 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (AU$25) | AU$42 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (AU$33) | AU$292 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (AU$61) | AU$120 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (AU$5.73) | AU$5.31 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (AU$4.78) | AU$11 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (AU$1,433) | AU$883 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (AU$82) | AU$75 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,825 prices entered by 393 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 33% cheaper than in Australia
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