- Cost of Living
- Palestinian Territory
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 ₪ (₨1,629) | ₨541 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 ₪ (₨1,230) | ₨605 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (₨637) | ₨222 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨251) | ₨108 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (₨448) | ₨121 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.81 ₪ (₨211) | ₨80 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 ₪ (₨542) | ₨439 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ₪ (₨234) | ₨154 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 ₪ (₨155) | ₨40 | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨342) | ₨304 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 ₪ (₨1,552) | ₨2,141 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.50 ₪ (₨199) | ₨117 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.01 ₪ (₨73) | ₨55 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,756 ₪ (₨99,828) | ₨57,590 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,840 ₪ (₨66,629) | ₨36,148 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 ₪ (₨13,120) | ₨8,103 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,940 ₪ (₨70,248) | ₨44,615 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,477 ₪ (₨53,485) | ₨25,314 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 560 ₪ (₨20,296) | ₨6,795 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 112 ₪ (₨4,043) | ₨2,646 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,671 ₪ (₨60,521) | ₨39,967 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 ₪ (₨17,256) | ₨11,006 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (₨1,080) | ₨499 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 ₪ (₨698) | ₨816 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 282 ₪ (₨10,231) | ₨2,600 | + 294% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 349 ₪ (₨12,637) | ₨4,026 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401 ₪ (₨14,526) | ₨6,156 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 544 ₪ (₨19,692) | ₨5,351 | + 268% | |
| Transportation | + 210% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,976 ₪ (₨4,454,013) | ₨1,834,970 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨233) | ₨89 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 310 ₪ (₨11,211) | ₨2,526 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 ₪ (₨773) | ₨227 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 ₪ (₨1,354) | ₨639 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 ₪ (₨3,018) | ₨2,133 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 ₪ (₨1,080) | ₨444 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (₨641) | ₨275 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨613) | ₨340 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (₨276) | ₨142 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨439) | ₨109 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 ₪ (₨1,127) | ₨637 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 ₪ (₨4,936) | ₨1,494 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 ₪ (₨2,356) | ₨1,128 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 ₪ (₨3,641) | ₨3,688 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 266 ₪ (₨9,650) | ₨3,101 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 ₪ (₨1,089) | ₨526 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨513) | ₨392 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 ₪ (₨543) | ₨548 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,223 ₪ (₨152,961) | ₨54,726 | + 180% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (₨25) | ₨28 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (₨8,093) | ₨4,025 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24 ₪ (₨884) | ₨187 | + 372% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
36.219
PKR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,870 prices entered by 560 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan
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