Cost of living
Bethlehem (Palestine) compared to Deir al-Balah
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Overview comparison
Bethlehem (Palestine)Deir al-Balah
Consumer prices in Deir al-Balah are roughly 69% higher than in Bethlehem (Palestine).
Cost of living
| Item | Bethlehem (Palestine) | Deir al-Balah |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,055 | 2,013 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,921 | 4,788 |
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| Without rent one person | 545 | 846 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,225 | 2,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 556.45 | 932.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 549.95 | 1,891.26 |
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| Food person | 256 | 557 |
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| Food family | 905 | 1,660 |
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| Transport person | 73.42 | 50.42 |
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| Transport family | 184.48 | 142.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.29 years | 75.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bethlehem (Palestine) | Deir al-Balah |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.92 | 21.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.61 | 74.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.33 | 14.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 | 9.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 4.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 2.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bethlehem (Palestine) | Deir al-Balah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 357.87 | 977.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 323.35 | 688.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 998.2 | 1,397.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 328.6 | 1,413.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.51 | 169.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.79 | 232.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.45 | 26.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bethlehem (Palestine) | Deir al-Balah |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.6 | 3.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 957 | 6,928 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 694 | 5,937 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 1.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.01% | 50.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.44 | 15.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.15 | 2.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bethlehem (Palestine) | Deir al-Balah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 1.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.59 | 4.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.94 | 12.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.01 | 10.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.75 | 19.71 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Bethlehem (Palestine) | Deir al-Balah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.55 | 62.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.37 | 10.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.16 | 121.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.62 | 15.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.18 | 94.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.42 | 110.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 165.48 | 1,036.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,201 | 10,720 |
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