Cost of living
Ramallah and al-Bireh compared to Jenin
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Overview comparison
Ramallah and al-BirehJenin
Consumer prices in Jenin are roughly 51% higher than in Ramallah and al-Bireh.
Cost of living
| Item | Ramallah and al-Bireh | Jenin |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,026 | 1,335 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,378 | 3,469 |
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| Without rent one person | 441 | 830 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,539 | 2,558 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 411.4 | 676.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 652.41 | 1,326.44 |
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| Food person | 286 | 431 |
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| Food family | 702 | 1,622 |
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| Transport person | 64.3 | 84.15 |
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| Transport family | 199.75 | 281.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.07 years | 86.6 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ramallah and al-Bireh | Jenin |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.91 | 16.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.65 | 63.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.78 | 12.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.39 | 6.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.38 | 3.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.16 | 2.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ramallah and al-Bireh | Jenin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 396.69 | 805.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 320.99 | 575.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 620.53 | 1,211.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 453.67 | 885.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.14 | 140.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.1 | 193.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.12 | 23.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ramallah and al-Bireh | Jenin |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.54 | 4.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,003 | 4,895 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,417 | 4,599 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 | 1.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.21% | 61.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.98 | 18.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.64 | 2.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ramallah and al-Bireh | Jenin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 2.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.11 | 2.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.03 | 3.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.8 | 16.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.19 | 11.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.84 | 20.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.99 |
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Other
| Item | Ramallah and al-Bireh | Jenin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.62 | 69.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.57 | 12.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.57 | 144.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.27 | 10.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.96 | 94.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.54 | 108.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 207.89 | 957.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,290 | 3,748 |
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