Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 ₪ (219元) | 42元 | + 425% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 ₪ (86元) | 34元 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (31元) | 15元 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.58 ₪ (11元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 ₪ (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.49 ₪ (7元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (30元) | 47元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.64 ₪ (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (7元) | 5.82元 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (20元) | 5.43元 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (92元) | 103元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.47 ₪ (11元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.44 ₪ (5.00元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,155 ₪ (4,406元) | 8,580元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,305 ₪ (2,668元) | 4,449元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 852 ₪ (1,742元) | 386元 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,748 ₪ (3,573元) | 5,174元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,091 ₪ (2,230元) | 3,034元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 618 ₪ (1,264元) | 280元 | + 351% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54 ₪ (110元) | 87元 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 855 ₪ (1,748元) | 2,283元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 519 ₪ (1,062元) | 525元 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (70元) | 38元 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 ₪ (20元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 212 ₪ (433元) | 443元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239 ₪ (489元) | 233元 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 ₪ (532元) | 593元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 202 ₪ (413元) | 532元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,183 ₪ (257,988元) | 131,184元 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (12元) | 7元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 151元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (49元) | 32元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (37元) | 34元 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 ₪ (307元) | 357元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 55 ₪ (112元) | 40元 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (51元) | 50元 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (37元) | 33元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (16元) | 8元 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₪ (51元) | 11元 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 ₪ (72元) | 74元 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ₪ (409元) | 179元 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 ₪ (102元) | 96元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ₪ (1,022元) | 359元 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ₪ (20元) | 67元 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ₪ (41元) | 32元 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 ₪ (16元) | 28元 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,518 ₪ (7,193元) | 3,283元 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (1.42元) | 0.28元 | + 409% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 ₪ (511元) | 312元 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (51元) | 20元 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.045
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,527 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 47% more expensive than in China
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