Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 5% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (13 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (4.25 B/.) | 3.30 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (1.86 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (2.66 B/.) | 2.63 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (2.13 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (4.63 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (1.33 B/.) | 1.97 B/. | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (0.85 B/.) | 2.41 B/. | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (1.85 B/.) | 1.16 B/. | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (1.86 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (0.57 B/.) | 1.15 B/. | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 8% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (1,951 B/.) | 1,453 B/. | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (532 B/.) | 905 B/. | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (88 B/.) | 107 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (797 B/.) | 875 B/. | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (665 B/.) | 559 B/. | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (140 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (15 B/.) | 35 B/. | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (264 B/.) | 317 B/. | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (150 B/.) | 116 B/. | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (9 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (3.32 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 100% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (83 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (106 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (159 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (53 B/.) | 94 B/. | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 56% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (35,373 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (1.86 B/.) | 1.01 B/. | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (40 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 40% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (2.66 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (3.99 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (27 B/.) | 59 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (11 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (4.52 B/.) | 5.33 B/. | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (4.36 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (1.58 B/.) | 2.64 B/. | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (4.25 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (5.98 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 24% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (19 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (16 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (21 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (40 B/.) | 82 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (5.85 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (3.72 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (3.10 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (930 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 B/. | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (53 B/.) | 80 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (6 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 254 prices entered by 56 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 5% more expensive than in Panama
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