Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 ₪ (161元) | 56元 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (66元) | 37元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (31元) | 16元 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.76 ₪ (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 ₪ (13元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.62 ₪ (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (34元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (10元) | 13元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.60 ₪ (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (14元) | 6元 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (89元) | 119元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.35 ₪ (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 ₪ (5.46元) | 10元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,104 ₪ (6,152元) | 7,672元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (3,326元) | 4,517元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (1,486元) | 412元 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,628 ₪ (3,227元) | 7,031元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,042 ₪ (2,066元) | 4,162元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (1,042元) | 279元 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (109元) | 88元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (1,972元) | 2,091元 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (1,119元) | 619元 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (61元) | 43元 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (26元) | 41元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (616元) | 415元 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 393 ₪ (779元) | 206元 | + 277% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 ₪ (618元) | 590元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 ₪ (499元) | 663元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (263,785元) | 159,594元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (12元) | 6元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (297元) | 176元 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (43元) | 30元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (36元) | 36元 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108 ₪ (214元) | 440元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (85元) | 35元 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (43元) | 38元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (36元) | 36元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (15元) | 10元 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (31元) | 11元 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ₪ (52元) | 80元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 ₪ (193元) | 206元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 ₪ (107元) | 97元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 337 ₪ (669元) | 429元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (28元) | 67元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (28元) | 35元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (23元) | 32元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 ₪ (2,379元) | 3,096元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (1.38元) | 0.68元 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (429元) | 481元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 ₪ (53元) | 23元 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,051 prices entered by 208 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 29% more expensive than in China
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