Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (RM61) | RM17 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (RM41) | RM19 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM9 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM8 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (RM12) | RM10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (RM10) | RM6 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (RM21) | RM27 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (RM6) | RM12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (RM3.94) | RM4.73 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM12 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (RM37) | RM66 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM4.72 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (RM2.62) | RM3.69 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (RM9,025) | RM4,011 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (RM2,460) | RM2,283 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (RM406) | RM254 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (RM3,689) | RM2,402 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (RM3,075) | RM1,376 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (RM646) | RM863 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (RM68) | RM111 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (RM1,224) | RM1,876 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (RM694) | RM907 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (RM39) | RM33 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (RM15) | RM36 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 156% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (RM382) | RM223 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (RM492) | RM142 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (RM738) | RM318 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (RM246) | RM314 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 104% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (RM163,651) | RM150,880 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM2.07 | + 317% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (RM184) | RM51 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 18% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (RM12) | RM9 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (RM18) | RM21 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (RM123) | RM91 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (RM53) | RM44 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (RM21) | RM11 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM14 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (RM7) | RM20 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM7 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (RM28) | RM28 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (RM86) | RM115 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (RM74) | RM41 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (RM98) | RM211 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (RM184) | RM129 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (RM27) | RM41 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (RM17) | RM13 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (RM14) | RM19 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (RM4,304) | RM2,145 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (RM246) | RM201 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (RM28) | RM18 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.230
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 464 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 56% more expensive than in Malaysia
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