Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 ₪ (₨899) | ₨394 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (₨654) | ₨277 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₨330) | ₨144 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨144) | ₨52 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (₨191) | ₨73 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 ₪ (₨105) | ₨37 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (₨249) | ₨210 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.94 ₪ (₨123) | ₨140 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ₪ (₨83) | ₨28 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨195) | ₨127 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (₨987) | ₨865 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.42 ₪ (₨112) | ₨83 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.70 ₪ (₨35) | ₨35 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,910 ₪ (₨39,413) | ₨31,574 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,481 ₪ (₨30,571) | ₨20,124 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 ₪ (₨6,286) | ₨4,098 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,774 ₪ (₨36,612) | ₨24,066 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,305 ₪ (₨26,925) | ₨14,061 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 ₪ (₨5,158) | ₨3,193 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 ₪ (₨2,049) | ₨747 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,616 ₪ (₨33,361) | ₨30,759 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535 ₪ (₨11,052) | ₨10,743 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (₨684) | ₨378 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 ₪ (₨453) | ₨289 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 237% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 248 ₪ (₨5,126) | ₨2,388 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 475 ₪ (₨9,805) | ₨2,586 | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₪ (₨7,548) | ₨3,770 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 478 ₪ (₨9,863) | ₨2,768 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,581 ₪ (₨2,385,603) | ₨924,452 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨132) | ₨76 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (₨6,728) | ₨1,221 | + 451% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (₨385) | ₨111 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 ₪ (₨672) | ₨211 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 ₪ (₨1,829) | ₨1,038 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (₨488) | ₨250 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (₨375) | ₨174 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨343) | ₨231 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨152) | ₨148 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (₨298) | ₨67 | + 342% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 ₪ (₨571) | ₨253 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122 ₪ (₨2,526) | ₨1,215 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (₨1,288) | ₨479 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 ₪ (₨2,837) | ₨1,807 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 ₪ (₨4,593) | ₨1,940 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 ₪ (₨578) | ₨686 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (₨270) | ₨220 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 ₪ (₨309) | ₨236 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,518 ₪ (₨72,615) | ₨34,455 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (₨14) | ₨3.96 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (₨4,739) | ₨1,995 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (₨495) | ₨244 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,465 prices entered by 2,341 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 127% more expensive than in India
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