Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (¥2,140) | ¥1,031 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (¥1,412) | ¥803 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (¥685) | ¥518 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.00 ₪ (¥257) | ¥223 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (¥411) | ¥320 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (¥342) | ¥564 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (¥746) | ¥1,287 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (¥214) | ¥611 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (¥137) | ¥399 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (¥297) | ¥307 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (¥1,284) | ¥1,249 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 ₪ (¥257) | ¥208 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 ₪ (¥86) | ¥176 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,700 ₪ (¥115,563) | ¥372,148 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800 ₪ (¥77,042) | ¥190,833 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (¥14,140) | ¥20,112 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (¥128,403) | ¥167,408 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (¥107,003) | ¥104,544 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (¥22,495) | ¥13,280 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (¥2,357) | ¥4,420 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (¥42,586) | ¥61,842 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (¥24,159) | ¥10,283 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (¥1,370) | ¥1,221 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (¥535) | ¥2,831 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 148% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (¥13,290) | ¥8,264 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (¥17,120) | ¥5,233 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (¥25,681) | ¥9,604 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (¥8,560) | ¥12,490 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (¥5,695,487) | ¥2,997,460 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (¥300) | ¥170 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (¥6,420) | ¥9,067 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (¥428) | ¥2,133 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (¥642) | ¥2,993 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (¥4,280) | ¥6,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (¥1,837) | ¥1,337 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (¥728) | ¥948 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (¥702) | ¥622 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (¥255) | ¥224 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (¥685) | ¥204 | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (¥963) | ¥4,495 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (¥2,996) | ¥5,113 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (¥2,568) | ¥3,873 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (¥3,424) | ¥12,839 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (¥6,420) | ¥8,204 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (¥942) | ¥1,237 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥599) | ¥547 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (¥500) | ¥674 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (¥149,804) | ¥51,659 | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (¥8,560) | ¥9,530 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (¥984) | ¥598 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 750 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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