Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (kr 141) | kr 228 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (kr 93) | kr 131 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (kr 45) | kr 69 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (kr 28) | kr 58 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (kr 23) | kr 43 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (kr 49) | kr 60 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (kr 9) | kr 21 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (kr 20) | kr 33 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (kr 85) | kr 177 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (kr 20) | kr 39 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (kr 6) | kr 30 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (kr 20,737) | kr 21,978 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (kr 5,652) | kr 16,687 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (kr 934) | kr 2,056 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (kr 8,478) | kr 13,484 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (kr 7,065) | kr 11,179 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (kr 1,485) | kr 1,291 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (kr 156) | kr 465 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (kr 2,812) | kr 4,844 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (kr 1,595) | kr 2,332 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (kr 90) | kr 117 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (kr 35) | kr 249 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 76% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (kr 877) | kr 875 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (kr 1,130) | kr 444 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (kr 1,696) | kr 1,038 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (kr 565) | kr 1,104 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 30% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (kr 376,037) | kr 395,190 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (kr 424) | kr 823 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (kr 28) | kr 101 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (kr 42) | kr 185 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (kr 283) | kr 584 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (kr 121) | kr 56 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (kr 48) | kr 45 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (kr 46) | kr 57 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (kr 17) | kr 33 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (kr 45) | kr 32 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (kr 64) | kr 453 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 42% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (kr 198) | kr 933 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (kr 170) | kr 318 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (kr 226) | kr 1,411 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (kr 424) | kr 1,073 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (kr 62) | kr 153 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (kr 40) | kr 47 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (kr 33) | kr 101 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (kr 9,891) | kr 5,690 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr 1.05 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (kr 565) | kr 457 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (kr 65) | kr 148 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 594 prices entered by 86 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 33% cheaper than in Norway
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