Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 30% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (₨584) | ₨269 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (₨386) | ₨350 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₨187) | ₨172 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨82) | ₨35 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (₨117) | ₨80 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (₨93) | ₨87 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (₨204) | ₨160 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (₨58) | ₨83 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (₨37) | ₨51 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (₨81) | ₨70 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (₨351) | ₨472 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (₨82) | ₨76 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (₨25) | ₨10 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 38% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (₨85,753) | ₨50,890 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (₨23,372) | ₨23,651 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (₨3,861) | ₨2,840 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (₨35,058) | ₨27,201 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (₨29,215) | ₨13,679 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (₨6,142) | ₨2,000 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (₨643) | ₨884 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (₨11,627) | ₨27,685 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (₨6,596) | ₨7,679 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (₨374) | ₨250 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (₨146) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 49% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (₨3,629) | ₨2,280 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (₨4,674) | ₨3,120 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (₨7,012) | ₨4,041 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (₨2,337) | ₨3,000 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 13% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (₨1,555,038) | ₨1,376,100 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨82) | ₨74 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (₨1,753) | ₨1,500 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 6% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (₨117) | ₨125 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (₨175) | ₨400 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (₨1,169) | ₨1,190 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (₨502) | ₨150 | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨199) | ₨136 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (₨192) | ₨300 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (₨70) | ₨125 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (₨187) | ₨52 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (₨263) | ₨600 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 20% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (₨818) | ₨1,000 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (₨701) | ₨529 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (₨935) | ₨1,000 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (₨1,753) | ₨1,400 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (₨257) | ₨300 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨164) | ₨125 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (₨136) | ₨175 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (₨40,901) | ₨25,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (₨2,337) | ₨1,300 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (₨269) | ₨247 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 100 prices entered by 11 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 26% more expensive than in Mauritius
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