Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (₨1,091) | ₨384 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (₨720) | ₨353 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (₨349) | ₨173 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨153) | ₨58 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (₨218) | ₨85 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (₨175) | ₨47 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (₨380) | ₨262 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (₨109) | ₨164 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (₨70) | ₨32 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (₨152) | ₨173 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (₨654) | ₨796 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (₨153) | ₨98 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (₨46) | ₨40 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (₨160,072) | ₨54,213 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (₨43,628) | ₨33,306 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (₨7,207) | ₨4,784 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (₨65,441) | ₨33,154 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (₨54,535) | ₨18,976 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (₨11,465) | ₨5,231 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (₨1,201) | ₨646 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (₨21,704) | ₨31,090 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (₨12,313) | ₨11,916 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (₨698) | ₨571 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (₨273) | ₨578 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (₨6,774) | ₨2,290 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (₨8,726) | ₨2,801 | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (₨13,088) | ₨4,377 | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (₨4,363) | ₨3,238 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (₨2,902,745) | ₨1,723,340 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨153) | ₨105 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (₨3,272) | ₨910 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (₨218) | ₨155 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (₨327) | ₨289 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (₨2,181) | ₨924 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (₨936) | ₨381 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (₨371) | ₨204 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (₨358) | ₨288 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (₨130) | ₨178 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (₨349) | ₨94 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (₨491) | ₨323 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (₨1,527) | ₨1,414 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (₨1,309) | ₨624 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (₨1,745) | ₨1,372 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (₨3,272) | ₨1,861 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (₨480) | ₨817 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨305) | ₨216 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (₨255) | ₨179 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (₨76,348) | ₨53,125 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (₨4,363) | ₨1,478 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (₨502) | ₨286 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 90% more expensive than in India
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