Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Japan
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 ₪ (¥2,712) | ¥981 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (¥1,120) | ¥700 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (¥521) | ¥414 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.76 ₪ (¥193) | ¥205 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 ₪ (¥227) | ¥251 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.62 ₪ (¥121) | ¥655 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (¥576) | ¥964 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (¥176) | ¥741 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.60 ₪ (¥120) | ¥391 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (¥232) | ¥300 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (¥1,505) | ¥1,420 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.35 ₪ (¥179) | ¥178 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 ₪ (¥92) | ¥217 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,104 ₪ (¥103,824) | ¥299,320 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (¥56,131) | ¥164,446 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (¥25,082) | ¥21,056 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,628 ₪ (¥54,450) | ¥150,152 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,042 ₪ (¥34,866) | ¥78,123 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (¥17,582) | ¥11,902 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (¥1,842) | ¥4,118 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (¥33,285) | ¥70,060 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (¥18,882) | ¥12,705 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (¥1,032) | ¥794 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (¥435) | ¥2,406 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (¥10,388) | ¥7,319 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 393 ₪ (¥13,139) | ¥4,417 | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 ₪ (¥10,422) | ¥8,375 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 ₪ (¥8,418) | ¥13,139 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (¥4,451,557) | ¥2,627,120 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (¥207) | ¥135 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (¥5,018) | ¥10,272 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (¥733) | ¥1,148 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (¥602) | ¥1,229 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108 ₪ (¥3,613) | ¥5,176 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (¥1,436) | ¥803 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (¥721) | ¥611 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (¥602) | ¥528 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (¥253) | ¥152 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (¥521) | ¥258 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ₪ (¥878) | ¥3,156 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 ₪ (¥3,249) | ¥3,672 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 ₪ (¥1,800) | ¥3,638 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 337 ₪ (¥11,282) | ¥6,066 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (¥473) | ¥1,131 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥476) | ¥435 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (¥391) | ¥548 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 ₪ (¥40,144) | ¥55,862 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (¥23) | ¥53 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (¥7,238) | ¥9,625 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 ₪ (¥889) | ¥530 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 930 prices entered by 137 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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