Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 25% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (€4.13) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.63) | €1.54 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (€4.34) | €3.44 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (€1.29) | €3.43 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (€4.50) | €5.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (€1.36) | €2.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (€1.29) | €1.15 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (€1.80) | €2.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (€1.43) | €3.38 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 ₪ (€0.78) | €2.22 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 22% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (€1,896) | €1,796 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (€517) | €1,200 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (€85) | €179 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (€775) | €1,127 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (€646) | €763 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (€136) | €63 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (€14) | €17 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (€257) | €387 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (€146) | €100 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (€3.23) | €33 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 44% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (€80) | €97 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (€103) | €51 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (€155) | €98 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (€52) | €163 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 13% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (€34,386) | €28,283 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.81) | €2.12 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (€39) | €55 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 40% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (€4.13) | €18 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (€4.84) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (€19) | €113 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (€11) | €5.20 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.39) | €3.08 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.24) | €3.61 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (€1.54) | €1.92 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€4.13) | €1.73 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (€5.81) | €31 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 25% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (€16) | €29 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €128 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (€39) | €77 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (€5.69) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.62) | €4.32 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (€3.02) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (€904) | €486 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.07 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (€52) | €55 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 292 prices entered by 59 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 20% cheaper than in Finland
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