Cost of living in Palestinian Territory compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palestinian Territory is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (£3.56) | £3.95 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.00 ₪ (£1.33) | £1.15 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ₪ (£2.14) | £3.75 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.78) | £2.46 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 ₪ (£3.87) | £4.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 ₪ (£1.11) | £2.15 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.20 ₪ (£0.71) | £0.93 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ₪ (£1.55) | £2.11 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 ₪ (£7) | £10 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 ₪ (£1.33) | £2.25 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 ₪ (£0.44) | £1.03 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Palestinian Territory is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,700 ₪ (£600) | £2,771 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800 ₪ (£400) | £2,153 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 ₪ (£73) | £192 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 ₪ (£667) | £1,876 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500 ₪ (£556) | £1,366 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 ₪ (£117) | £153 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 ₪ (£12) | £28 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 995 ₪ (£221) | £283 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564 ₪ (£126) | £86 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ₪ (£2.78) | £15 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Palestinian Territory is 73% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 ₪ (£69) | £71 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 ₪ (£89) | £35 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 ₪ (£133) | £83 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 ₪ (£44) | £87 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Palestinian Territory is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,069 ₪ (£29,595) | £28,549 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (£1.56) | £1.45 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ₪ (£33) | £114 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Palestinian Territory is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ₪ (£2.22) | £3.66 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ₪ (£3.34) | £8 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ₪ (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 ₪ (£10) | £3.94 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (£3.78) | £1.92 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (£3.65) | £4.56 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 ₪ (£1.33) | £2.22 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (£3.56) | £1.91 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 ₪ (£5.00) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Palestinian Territory is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Palestinian Territory | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 ₪ (£16) | £37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 ₪ (£13) | £23 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 ₪ (£18) | £114 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 ₪ (£33) | £68 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 ₪ (£4.89) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£3.11) | £3.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 ₪ (£2.60) | £6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 ₪ (£778) | £429 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (£44) | £40 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 ₪ (£5.12) | £15 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palestinian Territory is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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