Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (£11) | £15 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (£3.62) | £3.95 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.00 ₪ (£1.36) | £1.15 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (£2.17) | £3.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.81) | £2.46 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (£3.94) | £4.80 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (£1.13) | £2.15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (£0.72) | £0.93 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (£1.57) | £2.11 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (£7) | £10 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 ₪ (£1.36) | £2.25 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 ₪ (£0.45) | £1.03 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,700 ₪ (£610) | £2,761 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800 ₪ (£407) | £2,140 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (£75) | £192 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (£678) | £1,876 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (£565) | £1,333 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (£119) | £153 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (£12) | £27 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (£225) | £283 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (£128) | £86 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (£7) | £7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (£2.83) | £15 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 76% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (£70) | £71 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (£90) | £35 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (£136) | £83 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (£45) | £87 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (£30,077) | £28,527 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (£1.58) | £1.45 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (£34) | £114 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (£2.26) | £3.66 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (£3.39) | £8 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (£23) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (£10) | £3.94 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (£3.84) | £1.92 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (£3.71) | £4.56 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (£1.35) | £2.22 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (£3.62) | £1.91 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (£5.09) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (£16) | £37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (£14) | £23 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (£18) | £114 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (£34) | £68 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (£4.97) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£3.16) | £3.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (£2.64) | £6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (£791) | £429 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (£45) | £40 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (£5.20) | £15 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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