Cost of Living in Palestine - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Palestine
Address: PS

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $744 (excluding rent), and $1,087 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,709 (excluding rent), and $2,292 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$8.53 ₪26.79

$4.26 ₪13.38

$14.22 ₪44.64

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.17 ₪88.5

$16.91 ₪53.1

$56.4 ₪177

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.55 ₪26.85

$7.12 ₪22.37

$11.40 ₪35.81

Cappuccino

$2.72 ₪8.53

$0.83 ₪2.59

$4.71 ₪14.80

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.74 ₪2.33

$0.53 ₪1.68

$1.34 ₪4.22

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.59 ₪1.85

$0.53 ₪1.67

$1.34 ₪4.21

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.18 ₪13.11

$2.23 ₪6.99

$6.97 ₪21.88

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.11 ₪12.92

$2.75 ₪8.63

$8.24 ₪25.87

Milk (1 liter)

$1.95 ₪6.12

$1.59 ₪4.99

$3.18 ₪9.98

White Bread (500g)

$0.98 ₪3.08

$0.58 ₪1.82

$2.91 ₪9.15

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.35 ₪7.39

$1.67 ₪5.24

$2.79 ₪8.75

Eggs

$3.00 ₪9.42

$1.74 ₪5.45

$5.56 ₪17.45

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.02 ₪22.03

$3.48 ₪10.92

$11.59 ₪36.40

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.14 ₪22.43

$3.31 ₪10.40

$9.66 ₪30.34

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.34 ₪51.3

$11.37 ₪35.69

$22.72 ₪71.3

Apples (1kg)

$2.21 ₪6.95

$0.87 ₪2.72

$2.90 ₪9.12

Banana (1kg)

$1.45 ₪4.55

$0.86 ₪2.69

$2.88 ₪9.04

Oranges (1kg)

$1.31 ₪4.12

$0.72 ₪2.26

$2.89 ₪9.09

Tomato (1kg)

$1.44 ₪4.53

$0.55 ₪1.71

$2.46 ₪7.74

Potato (1kg)

$1.20 ₪3.78

$0.58 ₪1.81

$1.74 ₪5.46

Onion (1kg)

$1.19 ₪3.74

$0.58 ₪1.81

$2.02 ₪6.36

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.28 ₪4.03

$0.71 ₪2.22

$1.99 ₪6.25

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.82 ₪2.58

$0.57 ₪1.79

$1.15 ₪3.60

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$7.96 ₪25.01

$7.11 ₪22.31

$8.81 ₪27.67

Wine (Bottle)

$14.33 ₪44.99

$6.36 ₪19.98

$25.47 ₪80.0

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.92 ₪9.17

$1.65 ₪5.18

$5.15 ₪16.18

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.95 ₪9.28

$1.70 ₪5.33

$5.66 ₪17.76

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.40 ₪4.39

$0.83 ₪2.61

$3.35 ₪10.52

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$66.2 ₪208

$28.63 ₪89.9

$85.9 ₪270

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.85 ₪8.96

$1.99 ₪6.26

$4.27 ₪13.41

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.36 ₪4.27

$0.68 ₪2.13

$2.72 ₪8.54

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$13.80 ₪43.33

$5.52 ₪17.33

$22.08 ₪69.3

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.01 ₪6.32

$1.80 ₪5.64

$2.31 ₪7.25

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$37.0K ₪116.2K

$34.2K ₪107.3K

$42.7K ₪134.1K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$42.6K ₪133.7K

$38.2K ₪119.8K

$50.9K ₪159.7K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$91.2 ₪286

$56.8 ₪178

$162 ₪510

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$16.99 ₪53.4

$12.65 ₪39.73

$28.12 ₪88.3

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$43.26 ₪136

$30.64 ₪96.2

$55.2 ₪173

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$58.6 ₪184

$21.51 ₪67.6

$86.1 ₪270

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.31 ₪66.9

$10.30 ₪32.35

$28.61 ₪89.8

Cinema Ticket

$9.26 ₪29.08

$8.55 ₪26.86

$14.25 ₪44.75

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$168 ₪529

$85.4 ₪268

$285 ₪894

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$2,926 ₪9,187

$993 ₪3,120

$5,677 ₪17.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$41.10 ₪129

$19.41 ₪61.0

$97.0 ₪305

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.84 ₪135

$17.09 ₪53.7

$85.4 ₪268

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$84.5 ₪265

$56.5 ₪177

$113 ₪355

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$57.4 ₪180

$27.80 ₪87.3

$139 ₪436

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$358 ₪1,123

$230 ₪721

$517 ₪1,622

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$265 ₪833

$172 ₪539

$429 ₪1,348

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$650 ₪2,041

$342 ₪1,075

$1,027 ₪3,224

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$499 ₪1,567

$222 ₪696

$900 ₪2,826

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,192 ₪3,743

$971 ₪3,049

$1,618 ₪5,082

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$865 ₪2,715

$600 ₪1,884

$1,226 ₪3,851

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$786 ₪2,467

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.46

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 12, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Al-birah	-	56	$615	$1,107	$1,790	$2,700	-	-
2	Bethlehem	-	59	$825	$1,158	$1,495	$2,158	242.23	229.96
3	Birzeit	-	56	$688	$1,086	$2,059	$2,592	-	-
4	Dura	-		$687	$773	$1,713	$1,818	-	-
5	Gaza	-	38	$560	$763	$1,222	$1,486	-	-
6	Hebron	-	45	$674	$899	$1,317	$1,915	-	-
7	Jenin	-	57	$569	$1,112	$1,406	$2,058	-	-
8	Nablus	-	55	$688	$1,121	$1,547	$2,378	-	-
9	Qabatiyah	-	53	$608	$1,033	$1,562	$2,459	-	-
10	Qalqilya	-	46	$633	$911	$1,304	$1,720	-	-
11	Ramallah	-	64	$912	$1,283	$2,174	$2,863	-	-
12	Salfit	-		$668	$719	$1,802	$1,719	-	-
13	Tulkarm	-	55	$748	$1,112	$1,885	$2,107	-	-

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Palestine - Frequently Asked Questions

Palestine offers a practical mix of value and variety for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. Urban areas deliver more services, international food options, and coworking spaces at modest prices, while smaller towns keep everyday costs lean if you favor local markets and home cooking. You will find reliable transport links in major towns, and you can often negotiate longer stays for better rates on lodging. In general, Cost of Living in Palestine varies by neighborhood and by access to amenities, so use scouting trips to prioritize areas that match your routine. Tip: start with short stays in a couple of neighborhoods to compare pace, safety, and convenience before committing.

Daily life in Palestine centers on accessible markets, food that ranges from street snacks to hearty home-cooked meals, and varied transport options. For housing, look for short-term apartments in strong urban hubs with guesthouses and smaller rooms in quiet neighborhoods; negotiate monthly rates for longer stays. Food options are plentiful: fresh produce markets, bakeries, and affordable eateries help you shape a frugal routine. Transport is flexible: shared taxis, buses, and pedestrian-friendly streets in cities. Co-working spaces exist where needed, and many errands can be completed on foot or with a short ride. Palestine living cost is often tempered by choosing local services over imported options. Tip: Shop at local markets for freshness and value, and map transit to fit your schedule.

A balanced approach to life in Palestine means choosing a neighborhood that fits your work and social rhythm while building a simple budgeting framework. Start with essential categories - housing, food, transport, utilities - and set a monthly cap for discretionary spend. In urban centers you will find faster networks and more activity; smaller towns offer calmer evenings and easier daily errands. Seasonal changes influence comfort and travel planning, so consider wardrobe needs and water or power contingency tips. Tap into local communities, coworking spaces, and nearby markets to understand real-world price patterns and safety. Tip: couple longer stays with short exploratory visits to refine your preferred neighborhood before signing leases.