- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 ₪ (¥1,358) | ¥1,054 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 ₪ (¥1,025) | ¥698 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (¥531) | ¥436 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (¥209) | ¥205 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (¥374) | ¥285 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.81 ₪ (¥175) | ¥777 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (¥451) | ¥910 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (¥195) | ¥697 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 ₪ (¥129) | ¥414 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (¥285) | ¥265 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 ₪ (¥1,293) | ¥1,538 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.50 ₪ (¥166) | ¥203 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.01 ₪ (¥61) | ¥198 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,756 ₪ (¥83,187) | ¥231,808 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,840 ₪ (¥55,522) | ¥125,591 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 ₪ (¥10,933) | ¥21,159 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,940 ₪ (¥58,537) | ¥113,754 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,477 ₪ (¥44,569) | ¥74,885 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 560 ₪ (¥16,912) | ¥12,611 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 112 ₪ (¥3,369) | ¥4,134 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,671 ₪ (¥50,432) | ¥55,558 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 ₪ (¥14,379) | ¥16,830 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (¥900) | ¥693 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 ₪ (¥582) | ¥1,932 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 282 ₪ (¥8,526) | ¥6,829 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 349 ₪ (¥10,531) | ¥4,215 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401 ₪ (¥12,105) | ¥8,321 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 544 ₪ (¥16,409) | ¥13,972 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,976 ₪ (¥3,711,508) | ¥2,590,890 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (¥194) | ¥145 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 310 ₪ (¥9,342) | ¥11,257 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 ₪ (¥644) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 ₪ (¥1,128) | ¥1,016 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 ₪ (¥2,515) | ¥3,622 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 ₪ (¥900) | ¥630 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (¥534) | ¥707 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (¥511) | ¥455 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (¥230) | ¥137 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (¥366) | ¥217 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 ₪ (¥939) | ¥2,939 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 ₪ (¥4,113) | ¥3,981 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 ₪ (¥1,963) | ¥3,365 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 ₪ (¥3,034) | ¥14,181 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 266 ₪ (¥8,041) | ¥7,768 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 ₪ (¥907) | ¥880 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥428) | ¥487 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 ₪ (¥452) | ¥560 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,223 ₪ (¥127,461) | ¥49,094 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (¥21) | ¥56 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (¥6,743) | ¥10,296 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (¥736) | ¥468 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,198 prices entered by 338 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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