Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 57% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (RM62) | RM16 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (RM41) | RM18 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM8 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (RM8) | RM7 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (RM21) | RM9 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (RM6) | RM7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (RM22) | RM22 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (RM7) | RM11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (RM6) | RM4.90 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM13 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (RM37) | RM74 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (RM7) | RM4.93 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 ₪ (RM3.74) | RM3.49 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 65% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (RM9,141) | RM2,930 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (RM2,491) | RM2,197 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (RM412) | RM285 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (RM3,737) | RM1,908 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (RM3,114) | RM1,210 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (RM655) | RM872 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (RM69) | RM113 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (RM1,239) | RM2,827 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (RM703) | RM537 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (RM40) | RM28 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (RM16) | RM36 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 211% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 211% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (RM387) | RM193 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (RM498) | RM122 | + 307% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (RM747) | RM296 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (RM249) | RM246 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 59% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (RM165,758) | RM162,896 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (RM9) | RM2.31 | + 278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (RM187) | RM86 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM9 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (RM23) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (RM91) | RM149 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (RM53) | RM44 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (RM21) | RM11 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM15 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (RM7) | RM20 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (RM20) | RM7 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (RM28) | RM30 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (RM87) | RM126 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (RM75) | RM38 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM271 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (RM187) | RM111 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (RM27) | RM100 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (RM17) | RM14 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (RM15) | RM18 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (RM4,360) | RM2,145 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (RM249) | RM158 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (RM31) | RM17 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 434 prices entered by 87 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 57% more expensive than in Malaysia
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