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Cost of living in Jericho

Jericho, a historic city in Palestine, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for both residents and newcomers.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of expenses in Jericho, covering dining, groceries, transportation, housing, and utilities, to help you plan your budget effectively.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants
  • Inexpensive Restaurant MealA meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $8.75 on average, with a range between $5.38 and $13.46.
  • Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two)For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $40.39, with prices ranging from $26.92 to $67.31.
  • Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's)A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $8.75, with a range between $6.73 and $10.77.
  • Beverages (e.g., Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Cappuccino, Coke/Pepsi)Domestic beer ranges from $2.69 to $5.92, imported beer $4.04 to $5.92, cappuccino $1.35 to $5.12, and Coke/Pepsi $0.54 to $0.81.
Grocery Prices
  • MilkMilk is priced between $1.62 and $2.96 per liter, averaging $1.92.
  • Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread)A loaf of fresh white bread costs between $0.61 and $3.23, with an average price of $1.08.
  • Eggs (Dozen)A dozen eggs range from $1.83 to $6.46, averaging $3.23.
  • Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges)Apples cost $1.88 to $6.46 per kg, while oranges range from $1.08 to $2.69 per kg.
  • Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce)Potatoes are priced between $0.81 and $1.35 per kg, and lettuce costs $0.81 to $2.42 per head.
Transportation
  • Fuel (Gasoline)Gasoline is priced between $1.62 and $3.5 per liter.
  • Taxi FaresTaxi fares start at $2.69, with a cost of $0.67 to $2.69 per km and $10.77 to $26.92 per hour of waiting.
Housing Costs
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment outside the centre averages $1292.39.
Utilities
  • Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.)Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost between $57.22 and $137.32, averaging $86.76.
  • InternetInternet services range from $32.31 to $53.85, with an average cost of $40.6.

Cost of Living Data

The following pricing data has been gathered from 2 user contributions, as of the most recent update in November, 2024.
Restaurants
Avg / Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$8.75
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$40.39
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$8.75
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.38
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.38
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.74
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58
Cappuccino (regular)
$3.90
Markets
Avg / Range
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.92
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.08
Eggs (regular) (12)
$3.23
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.73
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.81
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$10.77
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.80
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.46
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$7.54
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.72
Apples (1kg)
$2.26
Oranges (1kg)
$1.62
Potato (1kg)
$0.99
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.45
Rice (white), (1kg)
$2.56
Tomato (1kg)
$1.57
Banana (1kg)
$1.79
Onion (1kg)
$0.99
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$16.60
Transportation
Avg / Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.87
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$37,694.80
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.69
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$1.35
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.46
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$47,310.82
Rent Per Month
Avg / Range
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$1,292.39
Utilities (Monthly)
Avg / Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$86.76
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$40.60
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
$18.52
Sports And Leisure
Avg / Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$8.75
Clothing And Shoes
Avg / Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.56
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$41.46
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$86.16
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$67.31
Salaries And Financing
Avg / Range
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
6.17%
Childcare
Avg / Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$183.99
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$3,806.10
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