Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (₨3,825) | ₨972 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (₨2,524) | ₨1,004 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₨1,224) | ₨365 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨535) | ₨170 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (₨765) | ₨285 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (₨612) | ₨255 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (₨1,333) | ₨1,139 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (₨382) | ₨290 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (₨245) | ₨117 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (₨532) | ₨549 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (₨2,295) | ₨2,784 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (₨535) | ₨289 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (₨163) | ₨191 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (₨561,315) | ₨115,670 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (₨152,986) | ₨70,950 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (₨25,271) | ₨25,995 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (₨229,480) | ₨59,502 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (₨191,233) | ₨50,821 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (₨40,202) | ₨20,152 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (₨4,212) | ₨2,097 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (₨76,110) | ₨71,636 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (₨43,176) | ₨23,262 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (₨2,448) | ₨1,718 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (₨956) | ₨1,977 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 362% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 362% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (₨23,752) | ₨3,426 | + 593% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (₨30,597) | ₨6,254 | + 389% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (₨45,896) | ₨13,199 | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (₨15,299) | ₨8,569 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (₨10,178,877) | ₨4,456,060 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨535) | ₨270 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (₨11,474) | ₨4,626 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (₨765) | ₨1,015 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (₨1,147) | ₨1,391 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (₨7,649) | ₨3,667 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (₨3,283) | ₨521 | + 530% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨1,300) | ₨922 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (₨1,255) | ₨736 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (₨456) | ₨249 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (₨1,224) | ₨242 | + 406% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (₨1,721) | ₨860 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (₨5,355) | ₨3,545 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (₨4,590) | ₨2,089 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (₨6,119) | ₨2,959 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (₨11,474) | ₨7,109 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (₨1,683) | ₨880 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨1,071) | ₨669 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (₨893) | ₨745 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (₨267,726) | ₨119,622 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (₨15,299) | ₨3,764 | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (₨1,759) | ₨415 | + 323% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,785 prices entered by 446 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan
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