Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ ($14) | $19 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ ($4.37) | $5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ ($1.91) | $1.08 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ ($2.73) | $4.95 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ ($2.18) | $4.70 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ ($4.75) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ ($1.36) | $4.66 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ ($0.87) | $2.49 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ ($1.90) | $3.12 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ ($1.91) | $2.77 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ ($0.58) | $2.98 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ ($2,002) | $2,823 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ ($546) | $2,138 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ ($90) | $220 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ ($818) | $1,886 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ ($682) | $1,441 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ ($143) | $146 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ ($15) | $64 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ ($271) | $295 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ ($154) | $133 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ ($3.41) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 93% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ ($85) | $54 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ ($109) | $45 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ ($164) | $93 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ ($55) | $119 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ ($36,303) | $27,910 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($1.91) | $1.05 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ ($41) | $79 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ ($2.73) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ ($4.09) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ ($27) | $140 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ ($12) | $8 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ ($4.64) | $4.80 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ ($4.48) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ ($1.63) | $4.72 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ ($4.37) | $2.25 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ ($6) | $27 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ ($19) | $55 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ ($16) | $28 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ ($22) | $195 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ ($41) | $89 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($3.82) | $5.21 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ ($3.19) | $6 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ ($955) | $554 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ ($55) | $54 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 35% cheaper than in United States
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