Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 ₪ (¥1,152) | ¥1,145 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ₪ (¥1,152) | ¥719 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (¥600) | ¥437 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (¥242) | ¥211 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (¥646) | ¥282 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (¥192) | ¥815 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (¥669) | ¥951 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (¥202) | ¥984 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (¥192) | ¥421 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (¥267) | ¥268 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 ₪ (¥1,537) | ¥1,770 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (¥212) | ¥217 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (¥192) | ¥225 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (¥281,768) | ¥194,768 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (¥64,428) | ¥126,641 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (¥12,686) | ¥21,178 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (¥115,194) | ¥142,258 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (¥95,995) | ¥80,836 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (¥20,181) | ¥13,643 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (¥2,114) | ¥3,988 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (¥38,205) | ¥59,521 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (¥21,674) | ¥17,809 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (¥1,229) | ¥665 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (¥480) | ¥2,700 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 153% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (¥11,923) | ¥7,941 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (¥15,359) | ¥4,162 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (¥23,039) | ¥7,471 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (¥7,680) | ¥15,388 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (¥5,109,576) | ¥2,576,380 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (¥237) | ¥161 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (¥5,760) | ¥16,725 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (¥614) | ¥1,370 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (¥719) | ¥1,955 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (¥2,820) | ¥3,523 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (¥1,648) | ¥2,205 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (¥653) | ¥648 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (¥630) | ¥409 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (¥229) | ¥143 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (¥538) | ¥184 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (¥864) | ¥3,583 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140 ₪ (¥5,376) | ¥4,280 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (¥2,304) | ¥3,593 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 ₪ (¥7,680) | ¥6,242 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (¥543) | ¥1,034 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (¥691) | ¥533 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (¥448) | ¥526 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (¥134,393) | ¥58,872 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 ₪ (¥5,760) | ¥11,178 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (¥960) | ¥554 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 656 prices entered by 78 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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