Cost of living in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory

Summary of cost of living in Ramallah

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 12,029 ₪
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,516 ₪
  • Cost of living in Ramallah is more expensive than in 67% of cities in Middle East (8 out of 21)
  • Cost of living in Ramallah is more expensive than in 62% of cities in the World (109 out of 283)

List of prices in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory. Current as of Jan 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 44 ₪
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 32 ₪
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 18 ₪
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 7 ₪
12 eggs, large 11 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5.87 ₪
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 15 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7 ₪
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.36 ₪
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 9 ₪
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 65 ₪
2 liters of coca-cola 5.50 ₪
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1.98 ₪
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 2,380 ₪
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,833 ₪
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 441 ₪
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,833 ₪
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,271 ₪
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 312 ₪
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 108 ₪
40” flat screen tv 1,907 ₪
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 514 ₪
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 33 ₪
Hourly rate for cleaning help 22 ₪
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 259 ₪
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 289 ₪
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 401 ₪
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 388 ₪
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 125,275 ₪
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 6 ₪
Monthly ticket public transport 330 ₪
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 67 ₪
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 20 ₪
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 32 ₪
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 75 ₪
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 25 ₪
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 18 ₪
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 17 ₪
4 rolls of toilet paper 9 ₪
Tube of toothpaste 12 ₪
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 27 ₪
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 150 ₪
2 tickets to the movies 60 ₪
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 187 ₪
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 213 ₪
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 23 ₪
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 14 ₪
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 21 ₪
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,523 ₪
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.65 ₪
1 month of gym membership in business district 235 ₪
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 25 ₪
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 51 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: January 28, 2020

Ramallah position in our World Ranking

the world
109th
out of 283
middle east
8th
out of 21

Cheapest and most expensive products in Ramallah compared to other cities:

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