Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 69% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (72 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (42 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.39 (20 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (3.80 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (16 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (16 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (25 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (14 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (7 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.78 (14 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (63 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (10 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (10 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | + 377% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in United States is 197% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,821 (10,245 ₪) | 2,700 ₪ | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,118 (7,690 ₪) | 1,800 ₪ | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (799 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,046 (7,428 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,514 (5,498 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (565 ₪) | 526 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (222 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $266 (966 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (546 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (52 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (117 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 835% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 41% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (204 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (195 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (372 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (501 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 28% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,911 (108,617 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.40 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (285 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 147% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (32 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (84 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 460% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (613 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (32 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.09 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (24 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 (18 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (107 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 56% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (217 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (105 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (756 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 845% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (360 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (52 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.79 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (26 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (1,687 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (1.68 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (232 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,402 prices entered by 2,149 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 73% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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