Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 74% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (75 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (43 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (20 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (3.91 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.41 (16 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (17 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (15 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (8 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.85 (14 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (65 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (11 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (10 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | + 381% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in United States is 206% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,854 (10,648 ₪) | 2,700 ₪ | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,117 (7,900 ₪) | 1,800 ₪ | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (825 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,053 (7,659 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,518 (5,662 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (582 ₪) | 526 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (224 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (987 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (544 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (54 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (120 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 862% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 39% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (211 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (202 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (381 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (519 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 31% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,797 (111,180 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.51 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (297 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 152% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (33 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (86 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 476% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (624 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 524% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (33 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (19 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (24 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (18 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (109 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 62% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (222 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (109 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (864 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 980% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (375 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (53 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.81 (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (26 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (1,818 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (1.78 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (241 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (38 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,627 prices entered by 2,161 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 81% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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