Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 ₪ (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 163 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 108 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 57 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 32 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 ₪ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 67 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.94 ₪ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ₪ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 22 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 217 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.42 ₪ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.70 ₪ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,931 ₪ (Mex$ 10,793) | Mex$ 19,403 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,481 ₪ (Mex$ 8,280) | Mex$ 8,946 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 ₪ (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,774 ₪ (Mex$ 9,916) | Mex$ 10,855 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,305 ₪ (Mex$ 7,292) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 ₪ (Mex$ 1,397) | Mex$ 897 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 ₪ (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 386 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,616 ₪ (Mex$ 9,035) | Mex$ 7,586 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535 ₪ (Mex$ 2,993) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 102 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 ₪ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 86 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 218% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 248 ₪ (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 854 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 475 ₪ (Mex$ 2,656) | Mex$ 632 | + 320% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₪ (Mex$ 2,044) | Mex$ 1,511 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 478 ₪ (Mex$ 2,671) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 154% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,581 ₪ (Mex$ 646,115) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 499 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 79 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 214 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 ₪ (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 566 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 70 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 49 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 57 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 30 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 187 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122 ₪ (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 348 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 139 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 ₪ (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 904 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 ₪ (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 662 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 110 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 59 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 ₪ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 41 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,518 ₪ (Mex$ 19,667) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (Mex$ 3.88) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (Mex$ 1,283) | Mex$ 881 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 55 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,273 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 72% more expensive than in Mexico
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