Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 60% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (68 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (37 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (21 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (3.97 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (18 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (17 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (25 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.66 (17 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.49 (9 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (58 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (11 ₪) | 2.13 ₪ | + 412% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in United States is 111% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,823 (10,347 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,138 (7,834 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (806 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,886 (6,913 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,441 (5,283 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (536 ₪) | 526 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (233 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (1,082 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (489 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (50 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (115 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 822% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 48% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (197 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (165 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (342 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (435 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,899 (102,247 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (3.84 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (290 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 125% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (30 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (78 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 423% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (512 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 412% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (31 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (23 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.72 (17 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (99 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 44% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United States | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (202 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (101 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (715 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 793% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (327 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (50 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (23 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $552 (2,023 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (0.77 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (199 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.665
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,786 prices entered by 2,797 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 53% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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