Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 36% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (57 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (30 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (17 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (3.35 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.51 (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.50 (15 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (22 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (13 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (6 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (51 ₪) | 40 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (8 ₪) | 5.53 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (8 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in United States is 70% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,472 (8,061 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,894 (6,178 ₪) | 1,678 ₪ | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (659 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,745 (5,692 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,284 (4,189 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (453 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (182 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (962 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (436 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (42 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (93 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 645% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 51% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (167 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (155 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (313 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (395 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 10% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,829 (84,246 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (3.81 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (255 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 85% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (65 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (400 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 445% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (25 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.36 (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (18 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.24 (14 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (83 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 5% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (163 ₪) | 140 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (88 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (646 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (278 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (43 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (17 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (20 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (1,734 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.59 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (171 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (31 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
3.262
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,707 prices entered by 2,671 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 29% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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