Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 51% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (64 zł) | 35 zł | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (42 zł) | 27 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (8 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 ₪ (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.26 ₪ (7 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 ₪ (6 zł) | 3.41 zł | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (9 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (38 zł) | 29 zł | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.53 ₪ (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 ₪ (3.84 zł) | 3.77 zł | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,338 ₪ (9,392 zł) | 5,783 zł | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000 ₪ (2,560 zł) | 4,418 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (423 zł) | 911 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (3,840 zł) | 3,202 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (3,200 zł) | 2,469 zł | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (673 zł) | 421 zł | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (70 zł) | 55 zł | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (1,273 zł) | 1,620 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (722 zł) | 502 zł | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (41 zł) | 41 zł | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (16 zł) | 29 zł | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 141% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (397 zł) | 338 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (512 zł) | 141 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (768 zł) | 339 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (256 zł) | 388 zł | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 52% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (170,309 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (192 zł) | 115 zł | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ₪ (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 ₪ (24 zł) | 48 zł | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 73 ₪ (94 zł) | 169 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (55 zł) | 19 zł | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (8 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (29 zł) | 55 zł | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 34% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (90 zł) | 84 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (77 zł) | 58 zł | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 183 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (192 zł) | 176 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (28 zł) | 23 zł | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (4,479 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.32 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (256 zł) | 142 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 ₪ (32 zł) | 17 zł | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,439 prices entered by 212 different people.
Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 42% more expensive than in Poland
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