Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 ₪ (¥3,289) | ¥1,001 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 ₪ (¥1,297) | ¥722 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (¥459) | ¥446 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.58 ₪ (¥172) | ¥214 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 ₪ (¥185) | ¥289 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.49 ₪ (¥107) | ¥501 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (¥455) | ¥1,246 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.64 ₪ (¥143) | ¥640 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (¥99) | ¥381 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (¥297) | ¥260 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (¥1,384) | ¥1,652 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.41 ₪ (¥166) | ¥221 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.21 ₪ (¥68) | ¥277 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,155 ₪ (¥66,276) | ¥212,128 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,305 ₪ (¥40,136) | ¥121,270 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 852 ₪ (¥26,201) | ¥15,948 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,748 ₪ (¥53,750) | ¥127,445 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,091 ₪ (¥33,550) | ¥86,552 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 618 ₪ (¥19,012) | ¥11,000 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54 ₪ (¥1,662) | ¥3,835 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 855 ₪ (¥26,300) | ¥39,892 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 519 ₪ (¥15,971) | ¥10,465 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (¥1,046) | ¥749 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 ₪ (¥308) | ¥2,162 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 212 ₪ (¥6,516) | ¥6,528 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239 ₪ (¥7,355) | ¥4,644 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 ₪ (¥7,999) | ¥7,685 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 202 ₪ (¥6,206) | ¥13,013 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,183 ₪ (¥3,880,689) | ¥2,936,380 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (¥187) | ¥142 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| 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) | 24 ₪ (¥738) | ¥1,406 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (¥554) | ¥929 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 ₪ (¥4,613) | ¥8,740 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 55 ₪ (¥1,691) | ¥554 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (¥769) | ¥669 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (¥554) | ¥525 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (¥244) | ¥206 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₪ (¥769) | ¥238 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 ₪ (¥1,076) | ¥2,654 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ₪ (¥6,151) | ¥3,275 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 ₪ (¥1,538) | ¥3,323 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ₪ (¥15,377) | ¥5,924 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ₪ (¥308) | ¥806 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ₪ (¥615) | ¥520 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 ₪ (¥246) | ¥510 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,518 ₪ (¥108,199) | ¥47,822 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (¥21) | ¥26 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 ₪ (¥7,689) | ¥8,220 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (¥769) | ¥491 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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