Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Panama
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Palestinian Territory is 7% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (14 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (4.35 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (1.90 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (2.72 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (2.17 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (4.73 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (1.36 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (0.87 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (1.89 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (8 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ₪ (1.90 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 ₪ (0.58 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 55% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Palestinian Territory is 7% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (1,994 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (543 B/.) | 790 B/. | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (90 B/.) | 115 B/. | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (815 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (679 B/.) | 507 B/. | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (143 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (15 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (270 B/.) | 308 B/. | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (153 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (3.40 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 137% | |||
Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 137% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (84 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (109 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 225% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (163 B/.) | 87 B/. | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (54 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 57% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (36,152 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (1.90 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (41 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 61% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 27% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (2.72 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (4.08 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (27 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (12 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (4.62 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (4.46 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (1.62 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (4.35 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (6 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 4% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Palestinian Territory | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (19 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (16 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (22 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (41 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (5.98 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (3.80 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (3.17 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (951 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 B/. | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (54 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (6 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 486 prices entered by 64 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 15% more expensive than in Panama
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