- Cost of Living
- United States
- Palestinian Territory
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 32% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (53 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (17 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.36 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (12 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (15 ₪) | 5.81 ₪ | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (13 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (6 ₪) | 4.28 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (13 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 ₪) | 43 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (7 ₪) | 5.50 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (8 ₪) | 2.01 ₪ | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in United States is 138% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,042 (7,688 ₪) | 2,756 ₪ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (5,954 ₪) | 1,840 ₪ | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (667 ₪) | 362 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (5,969 ₪) | 1,940 ₪ | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (4,253 ₪) | 1,477 ₪ | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (458 ₪) | 560 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (180 ₪) | 112 ₪ | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (1,257 ₪) | 1,671 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (447 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (41 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (85 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 340% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 44% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (178 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (168 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (321 ₪) | 401 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (431 ₪) | 544 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 13% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,333 (84,092 ₪) | 122,976 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.90 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (320 ₪) | 310 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 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 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (70 ₪) | 37 ₪ | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (418 ₪) | 83 ₪ | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (19 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (13 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (77 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 11% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (169 ₪) | 136 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (94 ₪) | 65 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (651 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 547% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (298 ₪) | 266 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (22 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (1,602 ₪) | 4,223 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.28 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (202 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.765
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,785 prices entered by 13,295 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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