Cost of living in United States compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 65% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (53 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (28 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (16 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.19 ₪) | 5.72 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (15 ₪) | 3.49 ₪ | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (12 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (6 ₪) | 4.00 ₪ | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (12 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (52 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (7 ₪) | 5.27 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (7 ₪) | 1.34 ₪ | + 455% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in United States is 133% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,244 (8,162 ₪) | 1,989 ₪ | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,613 (5,864 ₪) | 997 ₪ | + 488% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (639 ₪) | 1,053 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (5,837 ₪) | 1,700 ₪ | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,139 (4,142 ₪) | 900 ₪ | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (409 ₪) | 1,000 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (172 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (1,085 ₪) | 689 ₪ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (434 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (82 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 272% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (177 ₪) | 170 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (160 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (316 ₪) | 217 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (411 ₪) | 203 ₪ | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 20% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,958 (83,489 ₪) | 115,581 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.79 ₪) | 5.63 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (290 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 57% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (72 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (401 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (24 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (13 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (79 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 8% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (164 ₪) | 122 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (90 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (816 ₪) | 137 ₪ | + 494% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (271 ₪) | 223 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (43 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (17 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (21 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (1,448 ₪) | 3,518 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (0.77 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (192 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.637
ILS
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 47,155 prices entered by 6,027 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 34% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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