Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (€4.05) | €5.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.60) | €1.30 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (€4.26) | €4.25 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (€1.27) | €2.99 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (€4.41) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (€1.33) | €2.63 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (€1.27) | €1.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (€1.76) | €2.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (€1.40) | €2.18 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 ₪ (€0.76) | €1.23 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (€1,859) | €1,749 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (€507) | €1,559 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (€84) | €143 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (€760) | €960 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (€633) | €763 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (€133) | €105 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (€14) | €27 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (€252) | €317 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (€143) | €106 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (€3.17) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 94% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (€79) | €83 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (€101) | €35 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (€152) | €78 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (€51) | €100 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (€33,708) | €26,976 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.77) | €1.88 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (€38) | €60 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (€4.05) | €5.85 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (€4.74) | €5.60 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (€11) | €4.23 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.31) | €4.20 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.16) | €3.33 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (€1.51) | €2.28 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€4.05) | €2.20 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (€5.70) | €21 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (€18) | €44 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (€15) | €23 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €70 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (€38) | €64 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (€5.57) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.55) | €3.83 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (€2.96) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (€887) | €401 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (€51) | €32 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,542 prices entered by 234 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 14% cheaper than in France
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