Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 ₪ (11,858 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 538% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 ₪ (4,674 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (1,655 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.58 ₪ (619 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 ₪ (665 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.49 ₪ (387 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (1,641 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.64 ₪ (515 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (355 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (1,071 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (4,989 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.41 ₪ (600 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.21 ₪ (245 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,155 ₪ (238,932 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,305 ₪ (144,694 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 852 ₪ (94,458 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,748 ₪ (193,775 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,091 ₪ (120,952 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 618 ₪ (68,539 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 534% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54 ₪ (5,991 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 855 ₪ (94,815 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 519 ₪ (57,578 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ₪ (3,770 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 ₪ (1,109 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 212 ₪ (23,491 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 365% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239 ₪ (26,514 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 ₪ (28,836 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 202 ₪ (22,373 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,183 ₪ (13,990,207 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 502% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (674 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (2,661 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (1,996 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 ₪ (16,631 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 55 ₪ (6,098 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 443% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ₪ (2,772 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (1,996 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (878 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₪ (2,772 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 600% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 ₪ (3,881 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 171% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ₪ (22,174 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 ₪ (5,544 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ₪ (55,436 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ₪ (1,109 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ₪ (2,217 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 ₪ (887 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,518 ₪ (390,067 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (77 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 ₪ (27,718 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (2,772 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 510% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,144 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria
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