Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (₩17,540) | ₩11,049 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (₩11,577) | ₩7,946 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₩5,613) | ₩7,420 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₩2,456) | ₩2,902 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (₩3,508) | ₩6,285 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (₩2,806) | ₩8,039 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (₩6,112) | ₩7,984 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (₩1,754) | ₩8,422 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (₩1,123) | ₩4,900 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (₩2,438) | ₩2,939 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (₩10,524) | ₩20,791 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (₩2,456) | ₩3,248 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (₩747) | ₩4,247 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (₩2,574,265) | ₩3,572,230 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (₩701,616) | ₩2,147,310 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (₩115,898) | ₩240,148 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (₩1,052,425) | ₩1,264,360 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (₩877,020) | ₩725,161 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (₩184,373) | ₩80,000 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (₩19,315) | ₩30,234 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (₩349,050) | ₩433,362 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (₩198,013) | ₩100,000 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (₩11,226) | ₩16,029 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (₩4,385) | ₩14,433 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 81% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (₩108,932) | ₩85,819 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (₩140,323) | ₩61,053 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (₩210,485) | ₩96,399 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (₩70,162) | ₩148,450 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 6% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (₩46,681,692) | ₩41,804,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₩2,456) | ₩1,740 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (₩52,621) | ₩56,813 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 49% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (₩3,508) | ₩7,985 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (₩5,262) | ₩12,000 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (₩35,081) | ₩52,552 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (₩15,059) | ₩21,034 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₩5,964) | ₩15,000 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (₩5,755) | ₩9,644 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (₩2,090) | ₩3,593 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (₩5,613) | ₩8,235 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (₩7,893) | ₩17,167 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (₩24,557) | ₩34,756 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (₩21,048) | ₩27,450 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (₩28,065) | ₩249,761 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (₩52,621) | ₩69,455 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (₩7,718) | ₩15,654 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₩4,911) | ₩5,510 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (₩4,096) | ₩4,817 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (₩1,227,829) | ₩757,033 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩206 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (₩70,162) | ₩98,667 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (₩8,069) | ₩4,500 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2023.
Exchange rate:
350.808
KRW
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 370 prices entered by 89 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 17% cheaper than in South Korea
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