Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 ₪ (₨1,963) | ₨609 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 ₪ (₨1,427) | ₨658 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₨720) | ₨250 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨314) | ₨111 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 ₪ (₨416) | ₨122 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 ₪ (₨228) | ₨115 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 ₪ (₨545) | ₨513 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.94 ₪ (₨268) | ₨182 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ₪ (₨180) | ₨47 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨426) | ₨366 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (₨2,155) | ₨2,635 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.42 ₪ (₨244) | ₨127 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.70 ₪ (₨76) | ₨56 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,931 ₪ (₨86,988) | ₨56,028 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,481 ₪ (₨66,735) | ₨37,189 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 305 ₪ (₨13,722) | ₨9,197 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,774 ₪ (₨79,923) | ₨50,256 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,305 ₪ (₨58,777) | ₨30,769 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 ₪ (₨11,260) | ₨8,410 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 ₪ (₨4,474) | ₨2,495 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,616 ₪ (₨72,825) | ₨40,044 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535 ₪ (₨24,125) | ₨11,962 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (₨1,494) | ₨600 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 ₪ (₨988) | ₨797 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 431% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 431% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 248 ₪ (₨11,189) | ₨2,116 | + 429% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 475 ₪ (₨21,405) | ₨3,603 | + 494% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₪ (₨16,477) | ₨6,737 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 478 ₪ (₨21,531) | ₨5,639 | + 282% | |
| Transportation | + 291% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 291% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,581 ₪ (₨5,207,684) | ₨1,997,080 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨287) | ₨112 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ₪ (₨14,686) | ₨1,909 | + 669% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (₨840) | ₨311 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 ₪ (₨1,466) | ₨401 | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89 ₪ (₨3,992) | ₨1,486 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 ₪ (₨1,065) | ₨514 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (₨819) | ₨303 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨748) | ₨309 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨331) | ₨189 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (₨651) | ₨133 | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 ₪ (₨1,246) | ₨394 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122 ₪ (₨5,514) | ₨1,486 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 ₪ (₨2,813) | ₨1,191 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 ₪ (₨6,194) | ₨3,713 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 ₪ (₨10,026) | ₨3,615 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 ₪ (₨1,261) | ₨885 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (₨588) | ₨325 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 ₪ (₨675) | ₨393 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,518 ₪ (₨158,516) | ₨55,804 | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (₨31) | ₨4.62 | + 577% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (₨10,344) | ₨4,249 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (₨1,081) | ₨216 | + 400% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,070 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan
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