Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 ₪ (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 217 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 120 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 55 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.76 ₪ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.62 ₪ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 73 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.60 ₪ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 232 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.35 ₪ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 ₪ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,622 ₪ (Mex$ 16,685) | Mex$ 18,963 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (Mex$ 10,677) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (Mex$ 4,771) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,628 ₪ (Mex$ 10,357) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,042 ₪ (Mex$ 6,632) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (Mex$ 3,344) | Mex$ 730 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 379 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (Mex$ 6,331) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (Mex$ 3,592) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 99 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 91 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 200% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 200% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (Mex$ 1,976) | Mex$ 839 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 393 ₪ (Mex$ 2,499) | Mex$ 651 | + 284% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 ₪ (Mex$ 1,982) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 ₪ (Mex$ 1,601) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (Mex$ 846,762) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 535 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 82 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 183 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108 ₪ (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 519 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 80 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 50 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 55 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 29 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ₪ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 189 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 ₪ (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 305 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 ₪ (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 150 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 337 ₪ (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 683 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 125 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 71 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 39 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 ₪ (Mex$ 7,636) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (Mex$ 4.42) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (Mex$ 1,377) | Mex$ 975 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 ₪ (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 62 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,966 prices entered by 1,180 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 69% more expensive than in Mexico
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