Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Italy
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Palestinian Territory is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 ₪ (€23) | €17 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 ₪ (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 ₪ (€10) | €5.35 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.63) | €1.54 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 25 ₪ (€6) | €4.21 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€2.00) | €3.77 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (€4.49) | €8 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (€2.00) | €2.37 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (€1.25) | €1.65 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (€1.75) | €1.57 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (€12) | €8 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (€1.63) | €2.54 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.52 ₪ (€0.63) | €1.53 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Palestinian Territory is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,856 ₪ (€713) | €1,447 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800 ₪ (€449) | €928 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (€82) | €145 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (€749) | €999 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (€624) | €752 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (€131) | €130 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (€14) | €25 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (€248) | €295 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (€141) | €140 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €5.66 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (€3.12) | €11 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 71% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 ₪ (€112) | €84 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (€100) | €41 | + 144% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (€100) | €102 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 ₪ (€150) | €96 | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 4% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (€33,228) | €25,973 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.75) | €1.77 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (€37) | €39 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (€2.50) | €9 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (€3.75) | €15 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (€25) | €106 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (€11) | €5.64 | + 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.25) | €3.89 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.10) | €3.42 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (€1.49) | €2.06 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€4.00) | €1.74 | + 130% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 ₪ (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (€17) | €41 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (€15) | €18 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (€20) | €91 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (€37) | €64 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (€5.49) | €9 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.50) | €2.33 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (€2.92) | €5.19 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (€874) | €677 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 ₪ (€75) | €51 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 23% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 10% cheaper than in Italy
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