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Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 28% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (50 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (16 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.14 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (14 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (5.70 ₪) | 4.40 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (13 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (53 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (8 ₪) | 2.32 ₪ | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in United States is 153% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (7,347 ₪) | 2,327 ₪ | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,542 (5,541 ₪) | 1,705 ₪ | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (639 ₪) | 324 ₪ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,513 (5,440 ₪) | 1,774 ₪ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,090 (3,918 ₪) | 1,305 ₪ | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (419 ₪) | 250 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (173 ₪) | 107 ₪ | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (1,159 ₪) | 1,765 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (431 ₪) | 535 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (38 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (79 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 258% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 57% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (169 ₪) | 278 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (158 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (308 ₪) | 393 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (406 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 19% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,240 (79,947 ₪) | 119,615 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.80 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (305 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 57% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (65 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (396 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (73 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (162 ₪) | 122 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (89 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (615 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 512% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (280 ₪) | 223 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (41 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (18 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (21 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (1,507 ₪) | 4,121 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.91 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (179 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.595
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 80,312 prices entered by 10,907 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 20% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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