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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 39% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 ₪ (RM52) | RM21 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (RM38) | RM15 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (RM19) | RM8 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (RM8) | RM7 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (RM11) | RM8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 ₪ (RM6) | RM4.65 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (RM14) | RM22 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.94 ₪ (RM7) | RM10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ₪ (RM4.79) | RM4.55 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (RM11) | RM11 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (RM57) | RM86 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.42 ₪ (RM6) | RM3.83 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.70 ₪ (RM2.03) | RM3.23 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,910 ₪ (RM2,288) | RM3,346 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,481 ₪ (RM1,775) | RM1,811 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 ₪ (RM365) | RM209 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,774 ₪ (RM2,125) | RM2,036 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,305 ₪ (RM1,563) | RM1,273 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 250 ₪ (RM299) | RM163 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 99 ₪ (RM119) | RM104 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,616 ₪ (RM1,937) | RM1,412 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535 ₪ (RM642) | RM438 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (RM40) | RM20 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 ₪ (RM26) | RM29 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 177% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 248 ₪ (RM298) | RM257 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 475 ₪ (RM569) | RM146 | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₪ (RM438) | RM291 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 478 ₪ (RM573) | RM381 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 107% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,615 ₪ (RM143,315) | RM152,017 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RM8) | RM2.27 | + 237% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (RM391) | RM102 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (RM22) | RM19 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 ₪ (RM39) | RM23 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 89 ₪ (RM106) | RM65 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 ₪ (RM28) | RM20 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (RM22) | RM13 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (RM20) | RM16 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM7 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (RM17) | RM8 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 ₪ (RM33) | RM39 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 58% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122 ₪ (RM147) | RM87 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (RM75) | RM36 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 ₪ (RM165) | RM201 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 ₪ (RM267) | RM181 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 ₪ (RM34) | RM34 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (RM16) | RM16 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 ₪ (RM18) | RM23 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,518 ₪ (RM4,215) | RM1,887 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (RM0.83) | RM0.44 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (RM275) | RM172 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (RM29) | RM17 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,069 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 60% more expensive than in Malaysia
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