- Cost of Living
- United States
- Palestinian Territory
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 27% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (17 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.27 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (12 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (15 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (5.86 ₪) | 4.33 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (12 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 ₪) | 43 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (7 ₪) | 5.57 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (8 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in United States is 111% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (7,418 ₪) | 2,928 ₪ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (5,688 ₪) | 1,942 ₪ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (646 ₪) | 686 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (5,727 ₪) | 1,940 ₪ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (4,066 ₪) | 1,477 ₪ | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (447 ₪) | 560 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (174 ₪) | 114 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (1,223 ₪) | 1,763 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (435 ₪) | 711 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (82 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 328% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 53% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (172 ₪) | 322 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (163 ₪) | 398 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (310 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (418 ₪) | 608 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,269 (81,196 ₪) | 122,976 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (2.77 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (311 ₪) | 356 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 68% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (69 ₪) | 43 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (416 ₪) | 75 ₪ | + 453% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (13 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (75 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 8% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (162 ₪) | 136 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (90 ₪) | 65 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (626 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 522% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (287 ₪) | 266 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (21 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,564 ₪) | 4,223 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (1.18 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (193 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.646
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,123 prices entered by 14,009 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 16% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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