Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 48% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (61 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (32 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (18 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (3.47 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (15 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (23 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (14 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (7 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (55 ₪) | 40 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (8 ₪) | 5.53 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (9 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in United States is 85% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,572 (8,951 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,972 (6,863 ₪) | 1,678 ₪ | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (694 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,776 (6,181 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,351 (4,702 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (467 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (195 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (1,005 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (454 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (44 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (95 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 663% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 49% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (181 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (157 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (323 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (413 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 17% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,206 (87,721 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (3.96 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (278 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 98% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (26 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (65 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (453 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 517% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (26 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (15 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (19 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (15 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (89 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 9% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (175 ₪) | 140 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (94 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (680 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (296 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (46 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (18 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (22 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (1,729 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.61 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (180 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
3.480
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,932 prices entered by 2,644 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 39% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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