Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ ($14) | $10 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ ($9) | $7 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ ($4.47) | $2.68 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.76) | $1.03 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ ($4.70) | $2.31 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ ($1.40) | $1.16 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ ($4.87) | $3.90 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ ($1.47) | $2.02 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ ($1.40) | $1.12 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ ($1.94) | $1.40 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ ($1.55) | $1.96 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 ₪ ($0.84) | $0.88 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 78% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ ($2,050) | $635 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ ($559) | $390 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ ($92) | $56 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ ($838) | $507 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ ($698) | $286 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ ($147) | $36 | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ ($15) | $25 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ ($278) | $488 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ ($158) | $143 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ ($9) | $7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ ($3.49) | $10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 89% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ ($87) | $63 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ ($112) | $48 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ ($168) | $113 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ ($56) | $81 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ ($37,179) | $20,916 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($1.96) | $0.88 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ ($42) | $24 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ ($4.47) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ ($5.23) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ ($21) | $36 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ ($12) | $7 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ ($4.75) | $4.04 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ ($4.58) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ ($1.66) | $1.96 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ ($4.47) | $1.67 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ ($20) | $18 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ ($17) | $12 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ ($42) | $53 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($3.91) | $3.55 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ ($3.26) | $1.83 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ ($978) | $788 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ ($56) | $51 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ ($7) | $4.61 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador
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