Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 ₪ (3,656 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ₪ (3,656 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (1,906 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (769 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (2,049 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (609 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (2,123 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (641 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (609 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (847 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 ₪ (4,876 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (674 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (609 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (894,242 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (204,474 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (40,260 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (365,589 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (304,657 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (64,047 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 737% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (6,710 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (121,252 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (68,785 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (3,900 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (1,523 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 168% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (37,840 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (48,745 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (73,118 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (24,373 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (16,216,174 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (752 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (18,279 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (1,950 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (2,283 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (8,949 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (5,231 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (2,072 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (1,999 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (726 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (1,709 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (2,742 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140 ₪ (17,061 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (7,312 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 ₪ (24,373 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (1,724 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (2,194 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (1,423 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (426,520 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 ₪ (18,279 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (3,047 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 509% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 330 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria
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