Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 ₪ (₨7,380) | ₨916 | + 706% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 ₪ (₨2,755) | ₨1,082 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 ₪ (₨3,062) | ₨533 | + 474% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨513) | ₨230 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ₪ (₨2,001) | ₨315 | + 534% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (₨630) | ₨170 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (₨1,417) | ₨836 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (₨630) | ₨289 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (₨394) | ₨114 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (₨551) | ₨391 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (₨3,936) | ₨2,739 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (₨513) | ₨216 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.52 ₪ (₨198) | ₨144 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,856 ₪ (₨224,850) | ₨137,741 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800 ₪ (₨141,705) | ₨58,708 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (₨26,009) | ₨21,580 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (₨236,175) | ₨75,090 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (₨196,812) | ₨35,699 | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (₨41,375) | ₨17,044 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (₨4,335) | ₨2,308 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (₨78,330) | ₨58,431 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (₨44,436) | ₨29,384 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (₨2,519) | ₨1,281 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (₨984) | ₨625 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 297% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 297% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 ₪ (₨35,426) | ₨4,832 | + 633% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (₨31,490) | ₨9,004 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (₨31,490) | ₨13,089 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 ₪ (₨47,235) | ₨13,255 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (₨10,475,853) | ₨2,800,000 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨551) | ₨272 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (₨11,809) | ₨4,030 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (₨787) | ₨230 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (₨1,181) | ₨838 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (₨7,872) | ₨3,307 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (₨3,379) | ₨1,222 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨1,338) | ₨649 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (₨1,292) | ₨557 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (₨469) | ₨396 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (₨1,260) | ₨217 | + 479% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 ₪ (₨2,755) | ₨495 | + 457% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (₨5,511) | ₨3,859 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (₨4,723) | ₨1,827 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (₨6,298) | ₨6,844 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (₨11,809) | ₨8,435 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (₨1,732) | ₨2,877 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨1,102) | ₨566 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (₨919) | ₨965 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (₨275,537) | ₨149,999 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 ₪ (₨23,617) | ₨5,305 | + 345% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (₨2,362) | ₨637 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 807 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan
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