Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 29% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (49 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (27 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (2.98 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (10 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (14 ₪) | 5.07 ₪ | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (21 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (12 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (5.91 ₪) | 4.00 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (11 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (50 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (7 ₪) | 5.42 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (7 ₪) | 1.70 ₪ | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in United States is 168% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,230 (7,618 ₪) | 1,931 ₪ | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,603 (5,479 ₪) | 1,481 ₪ | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (609 ₪) | 305 ₪ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,612 (5,508 ₪) | 1,774 ₪ | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,139 (3,891 ₪) | 1,305 ₪ | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (399 ₪) | 250 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (163 ₪) | 99 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (1,015 ₪) | 1,616 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (413 ₪) | 535 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (37 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (77 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 252% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 59% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (166 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (150 ₪) | 475 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (296 ₪) | 366 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (389 ₪) | 478 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,965 (78,471 ₪) | 115,581 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.64 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (272 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 46% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (70 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (375 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (22 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (75 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (154 ₪) | 122 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (84 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (755 ₪) | 137 ₪ | + 449% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (257 ₪) | 223 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (40 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (1,383 ₪) | 3,518 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (0.64 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (183 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.417
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 51,027 prices entered by 6,461 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 18% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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