Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (¥1,949) | ¥998 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (¥1,287) | ¥723 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (¥624) | ¥544 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (¥273) | ¥204 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (¥390) | ¥323 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (¥312) | ¥616 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (¥679) | ¥934 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (¥195) | ¥850 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (¥125) | ¥535 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (¥271) | ¥288 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (¥1,170) | ¥1,240 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (¥273) | ¥240 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (¥83) | ¥202 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (¥286,075) | ¥279,056 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (¥77,970) | ¥163,427 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (¥12,880) | ¥23,363 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (¥116,955) | ¥150,519 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (¥97,462) | ¥81,210 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (¥20,489) | ¥36,753 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (¥2,146) | ¥4,386 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (¥38,789) | ¥49,710 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (¥22,005) | ¥17,687 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (¥1,248) | ¥1,118 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (¥487) | ¥1,483 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 138% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (¥12,105) | ¥6,145 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (¥15,594) | ¥5,263 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (¥23,391) | ¥9,604 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (¥7,797) | ¥13,529 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (¥5,187,684) | ¥2,697,750 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (¥273) | ¥170 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (¥5,848) | ¥9,950 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (¥390) | ¥2,154 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (¥585) | ¥2,551 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (¥3,898) | ¥5,499 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (¥1,673) | ¥1,340 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (¥663) | ¥842 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (¥640) | ¥750 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (¥232) | ¥225 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (¥624) | ¥233 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (¥877) | ¥3,812 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (¥2,729) | ¥4,064 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (¥2,339) | ¥3,590 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (¥3,119) | ¥4,524 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (¥5,848) | ¥6,047 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (¥858) | ¥896 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥546) | ¥487 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (¥455) | ¥585 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (¥136,447) | ¥98,506 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (¥7,797) | ¥9,275 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (¥897) | ¥587 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 779 prices entered by 112 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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