Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 4% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (50 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (27 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (2.93 ₪) | 5.76 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (14 ₪) | 3.62 ₪ | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (21 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (11 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (5.54 ₪) | 3.60 ₪ | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (47 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (7 ₪) | 5.35 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (7 ₪) | 2.75 ₪ | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in United States is 132% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (7,321 ₪) | 2,622 ₪ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 (5,137 ₪) | 1,678 ₪ | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (590 ₪) | 750 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (5,081 ₪) | 1,628 ₪ | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (3,692 ₪) | 1,042 ₪ | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (369 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (166 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (897 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (424 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (35 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (71 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 450% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 54% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (155 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (144 ₪) | 393 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (289 ₪) | 312 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (362 ₪) | 252 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in United States is about the same as in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (78,083 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (246 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 29% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (55 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (371 ₪) | 108 ₪ | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (22 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (12 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (16 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (6 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (71 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 28% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (152 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (84 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (681 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (264 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (41 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (19 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (1,393 ₪) | 1,200 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (1.69 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (164 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (27 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.312
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,117 prices entered by 4,183 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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