Summary of The Cost of Living in Gaza, Palestinian Territory Occupied
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Gaza is $955.00 including rent, or $805.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Gaza is $1,463.10 including rent, or $1,313.10 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Gaza is $2,054.10 including rent, or $1,859.10 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Gaza ranges from $11,460.00 for a single person to $17,557.20 for a couple, and $24,649.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $9,660.00 for a single person to $15,757.20 for a couple, and $22,309.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Gaza, baseline monthly expenses range from $461.00 for a single person to $731.40 for a couple, and $1,041.90 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $391.00 for a single person to $661.40 for a couple, and $950.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Gaza, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,748.00 for a single person to $2,633.00 for a couple, and $3,655.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,498.00 for a single person to $2,383.00 for a couple, and $3,330.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Gaza is $560.00, which is 30.4% less than the average monthly cost of living and 43.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |