Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 ₪ (186元) | 41元 | + 349% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 ₪ (69元) | 38元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 ₪ (77元) | 15元 | + 425% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ₪ (50元) | 16元 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (16元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (36元) | 50元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (16元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (10元) | 6元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (14元) | 7元 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (99元) | 89元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.52 ₪ (5.00元) | 13元 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,856 ₪ (5,669元) | 11,256元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800 ₪ (3,573元) | 5,248元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (656元) | 450元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (5,955元) | 6,564元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (4,962元) | 3,518元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (1,043元) | 296元 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (109元) | 100元 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (1,975元) | 1,460元 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (1,120元) | 553元 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (64元) | 43元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (25元) | 50元 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 ₪ (893元) | 418元 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (794元) | 302元 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (794元) | 553元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 ₪ (1,191元) | 705元 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (264,130元) | 137,169元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (14元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (298元) | 228元 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (20元) | 45元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (30元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (198元) | 114元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (85元) | 67元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (34元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (33元) | 25元 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (12元) | 6元 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (32元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 ₪ (69元) | 64元 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (139元) | 169元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (119元) | 100元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (159元) | 1,179元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (298元) | 320元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (44元) | 81元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (28元) | 28元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (23元) | 19元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (6,947元) | 3,680元 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 ₪ (595元) | 394元 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (60元) | 25元 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 778 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 35% more expensive than in China
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