MigrantoCost of living in Palestine
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Palestine
Spending runs from ₪199 a month in the poorest fifth to ₪1,300 in the richest
Per person, whole country
₪483
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
₪199richest 20%
₪1,300
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How living costs in Palestine compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Palestine against other countries
More expensive than 71% of countries
Where Palestine sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs ₪2,930 at world-middle prices costs ₪3,940 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Palestine
₪199/mo
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Take-home
₪2,790
vs ₪3,510 in your country
Potential savings
₪2,590
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Palestine?
A typical person in Palestine spends about ₪483 a month — around ₪5,790 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Palestine?
By spending, Palestine ranks #133 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about ₪483 a month, the poorest 20% about ₪199 and the richest 20% about ₪1,300. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Palestine in US dollars?
The cost of living in Palestine is about $165 a month, or roughly $1,980 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Palestine?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about ₪199 a month per person, a typical one around ₪483, and a comfortable life around ₪693. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Palestine an expensive country to live in?
No. Palestine is more expensive than 28% of countries worldwide and ranks 15th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Palestine?
Palestine uses the Israeli New Shekel (ILS). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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