Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 ₪ (60元) | 43元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ₪ (60元) | 37元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (31元) | 17元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (13元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (33元) | 16元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (10元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (35元) | 48元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (10元) | 13元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (10元) | 6元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (14元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 ₪ (80元) | 97元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (11元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (10元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (14,620元) | 13,898元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (3,343元) | 8,379元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (658元) | 462元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (5,977元) | 6,525元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (4,981元) | 4,376元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (1,047元) | 516元 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (110元) | 140元 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (1,982元) | 1,829元 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (1,125元) | 546元 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (64元) | 50元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (25元) | 66元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (619元) | 511元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (797元) | 288元 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (1,195元) | 654元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (398元) | 844元 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (265,116元) | 148,501元 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (299元) | 206元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (32元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (37元) | 27元 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (146元) | 386元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (86元) | 30元 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (34元) | 19元 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (33元) | 44元 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (12元) | 21元 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (28元) | 16元 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (45元) | 82元 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140 ₪ (279元) | 260元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (120元) | 122元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 ₪ (398元) | 319元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (28元) | 90元 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (36元) | 31元 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (23元) | 19元 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (6,973元) | 2,968元 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 ₪ (299元) | 410元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (50元) | 38元 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 112 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 21% more expensive than in China
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