Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (NZ$22) | NZ$21 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (NZ$2.74) | NZ$2.37 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (NZ$2.17) | NZ$8 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (NZ$2.28) | NZ$4.72 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (NZ$2.17) | NZ$3.43 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (NZ$3.02) | NZ$4.75 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (NZ$2.40) | NZ$3.65 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 ₪ (NZ$1.30) | NZ$2.58 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (NZ$3,186) | NZ$3,419 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (NZ$868) | NZ$2,519 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (NZ$143) | NZ$246 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (NZ$1,302) | NZ$2,251 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (NZ$1,085) | NZ$1,730 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (NZ$228) | NZ$188 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (NZ$24) | NZ$76 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (NZ$432) | NZ$662 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (NZ$245) | NZ$228 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (NZ$5.43) | NZ$33 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 56% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (NZ$135) | NZ$117 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (NZ$174) | NZ$90 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (NZ$260) | NZ$158 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (NZ$87) | NZ$218 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 28% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (NZ$57,769) | NZ$37,723 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (NZ$3.04) | NZ$2.69 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (NZ$65) | NZ$146 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (NZ$32) | NZ$70 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (NZ$19) | NZ$9 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (NZ$2.59) | NZ$3.45 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (NZ$7) | NZ$4.34 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (NZ$10) | NZ$36 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (NZ$30) | NZ$74 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (NZ$26) | NZ$40 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (NZ$65) | NZ$128 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (NZ$6) | NZ$5.61 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (NZ$5.07) | NZ$11 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (NZ$1,519) | NZ$912 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (NZ$87) | NZ$64 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (NZ$11) | NZ$38 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,172 prices entered by 105 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand
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