Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 ₪ (9,474 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (3,911 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (1,820 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.76 ₪ (673 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 ₪ (793 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.62 ₪ (423 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (2,014 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (615 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.60 ₪ (421 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (812 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 ₪ (5,259 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.35 ₪ (625 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 ₪ (322 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,104 ₪ (362,689 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (196,081 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 ₪ (87,620 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,628 ₪ (190,209 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,042 ₪ (121,799 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (61,418 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (6,434 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (116,275 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (65,962 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (3,605 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (1,519 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 228% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (36,287 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 446% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 393 ₪ (45,898 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 ₪ (36,406 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 ₪ (29,407 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (15,550,594 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (721 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 370% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (17,529 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (2,559 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (2,104 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108 ₪ (12,621 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (5,016 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (2,518 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (2,104 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (883 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (1,820 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ₪ (3,067 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 ₪ (11,350 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 ₪ (6,289 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 337 ₪ (39,412 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (1,654 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (1,662 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (1,364 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 ₪ (140,233 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (81 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (25,283 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 ₪ (3,106 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 474% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 646 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
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