Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 ₪ (₨1,745) | ₨519 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ₪ (₨1,745) | ₨742 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₨910) | ₨215 | + 323% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨367) | ₨119 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (₨978) | ₨168 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (₨291) | ₨102 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (₨1,014) | ₨658 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (₨306) | ₨194 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (₨291) | ₨51 | + 466% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (₨404) | ₨220 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 ₪ (₨2,328) | ₨2,141 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (₨322) | ₨170 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 ₪ (₨291) | ₨77 | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (₨426,940) | ₨65,360 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,678 ₪ (₨97,622) | ₨44,450 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (₨19,222) | ₨14,918 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (₨174,544) | ₨47,849 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (₨145,453) | ₨35,800 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (₨30,578) | ₨10,123 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (₨3,203) | ₨2,270 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (₨57,890) | ₨53,975 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (₨32,840) | ₨18,356 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (₨1,862) | ₨851 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (₨727) | ₨797 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (₨18,066) | ₨4,868 | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (₨23,273) | ₨7,670 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (₨34,909) | ₨17,357 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (₨11,636) | ₨8,106 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (₨7,742,126) | ₨5,697,890 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨359) | ₨146 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (₨8,727) | ₨4,073 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (₨931) | ₨237 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (₨1,090) | ₨572 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (₨4,273) | ₨1,768 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (₨2,497) | ₨1,267 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨989) | ₨575 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (₨955) | ₨371 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (₨347) | ₨352 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (₨816) | ₨116 | + 601% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (₨1,309) | ₨681 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140 ₪ (₨8,145) | ₨2,016 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (₨3,491) | ₨1,908 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 ₪ (₨11,636) | ₨4,907 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 ₪ (₨823) | ₨1,025 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (₨1,047) | ₨469 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (₨679) | ₨513 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (₨203,635) | ₨107,118 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 ₪ (₨8,727) | ₨4,729 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (₨1,455) | ₨237 | + 513% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 976 prices entered by 317 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan
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