Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 74% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (74 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (39 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (22 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (4.13 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.93 (19 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (18 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (17 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (9 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.26 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (60 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (11 ₪) | 2.13 ₪ | + 405% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in United States is 127% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,962 (11,275 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,269 (8,638 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (852 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,996 (7,599 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,511 (5,750 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (572 ₪) | 526 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (242 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (1,118 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (536 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (53 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (124 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 889% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 42% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (214 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (182 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (363 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (479 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 35% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,752 (105,638 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (3.91 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (315 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 152% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (33 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (90 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 500% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (576 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (34 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (19 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (26 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.89 (19 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (109 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 58% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (216 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (110 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (890 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 1012% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (350 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (54 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (25 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $558 (2,124 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (0.75 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (231 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (40 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.807
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,871 prices entered by 2,755 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 68% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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