Cost of living in West Bank and Gaza
West Bank and Gaza is 40% cheaper than the US, ranking #65 of 203 countries we cover for cost of living.
World Bank data through 2024 · last reviewed 2026-06.
What drives the cost here
Price levels by category, where the world average = 100. Above 100 is pricier than the global norm; below it is cheaper.
In West Bank and Gaza, transport is the priciest category relative to the world (134), while health is the most affordable (64).
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100) · source
What your money is worth here
A $100,000 US lifestyle would cost roughly $60,000 in West Bank and Gaza.
Quality of life
80/100 · #87 of 198Beyond cost — health, safety, and connectivity. The score is a transparent, equal-weight composite of the verified metrics below (see methodology).
Frequently asked
Is West Bank and Gaza expensive to live in?
West Bank and Gaza is 40% cheaper than the US, ranking #65 of the 203 countries we track. Its most expensive category relative to the world is transport; health costs the least.
How much money do you need to live in West Bank and Gaza?
A lifestyle that costs $100,000 in the United States would cost roughly $60,000 in West Bank and Gaza, going by overall price levels. The salary translator turns your own figure into a local equivalent.
Is West Bank and Gaza cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Its overall price level is 60.2, against 100 for the United States.
What is the quality of life in West Bank and Gaza?
West Bank and Gaza scores 80 out of 100 on our quality-of-life index (#87 of 198), a composite of life expectancy, safety, health, and connectivity, with life expectancy around 69 years.
Every number, sourced.
We cite the exact source and year for each figure. Derived values are computed at build time, never hand-entered.
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