Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 55% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 ₪ (RM38) | RM14 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ₪ (RM38) | RM17 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM8 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (RM8) | RM7 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (RM21) | RM9 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (RM6) | RM5.96 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (RM22) | RM23 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (RM7) | RM11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (RM6) | RM4.40 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM12 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 ₪ (RM51) | RM76 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (RM7) | RM5.04 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (RM6) | RM3.45 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 87% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (RM9,291) | RM3,008 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (RM2,125) | RM2,132 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (RM418) | RM271 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (RM3,799) | RM1,877 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (RM3,165) | RM1,177 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (RM665) | RM231 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (RM70) | RM110 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (RM1,260) | RM2,231 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (RM715) | RM344 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (RM41) | RM24 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (RM16) | RM21 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 185% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (RM393) | RM217 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (RM506) | RM132 | + 285% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (RM760) | RM279 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (RM253) | RM245 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 54% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (RM168,489) | RM157,268 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RM8) | RM2.18 | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (RM190) | RM92 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 52% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM15 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (RM24) | RM20 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (RM93) | RM79 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (RM54) | RM26 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (RM22) | RM10 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (RM21) | RM12 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (RM8) | RM7 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (RM18) | RM6 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (RM28) | RM48 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 38% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140 ₪ (RM177) | RM143 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (RM76) | RM34 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 ₪ (RM253) | RM110 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (RM18) | RM101 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (RM23) | RM12 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (RM15) | RM15 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (RM4,432) | RM2,097 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 ₪ (RM190) | RM154 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (RM32) | RM17 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.266
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 470 prices entered by 70 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 66% more expensive than in Malaysia
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