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Palestinian Territory🌍

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At a Glance

How Palestinian Territory compares across key indices

Cost of Living

79 vs NYC

100 = NYC

Safety Index

92/100

Healthcare

48/100

Quality of Life

155/200

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Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Palestinian Territory

Cost of Living

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Rent Index

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Safety & Crime

Low Risk

How safe residents feel in Palestinian Territory - based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

92/100

Crime Index

2/100

Lower is better

Walking Safety

Daytime100

Nighttime100

0 point drop from day to night

Cities in Palestinian Territory

Palestinian Territory has 44 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,566 in Ţūlkarm to $1,954 in East Jerusalem. Dayr al Balaḩ leads on safety, scoring 95/100. Ţūlkarm ranks highest for quality of life at 156/200.

💸Most Affordable

Ţūlkarm

$1,566/mo

Safest

Dayr al Balaḩ

95/100

Best Quality of Life

Ţūlkarm

156/200

Best Healthcare

East Jerusalem

56/100

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40 of 44 shown

City	Monthly Cost	Safety	Quality of Life	Healthcare	Pollution
East Jerusalem	$1,954	89/100	152/200	56/100	56
Gaza	$1,742	91/100	153/200	51/100	53
Khān Yūnis	$1,669	93/100	155/200	49/100	50
Jabālyā	$1,667	93/100	155/200	48/100	50
Hebron	$1,664	94/100	155/200	48/100	49
Nablus	$1,646	94/100	155/200	48/100	49
Rafaḩ	$1,643	94/100	155/200	47/100	48
Dayr al Balaḩ	$1,580	95/100	156/200	45/100	45
Bayt Lāhyā	$1,577	95/100	156/200	45/100	45
Battir	$1,577	95/100	156/200	45/100	45
Ţūlkarm	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Ramallah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Qalqīlyah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Yaţţā	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Ma‘ale Adummim	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Al Bīrah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Bayt Ḩānūn	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
An Nuşayrāt	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Old City	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Al Burayj	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Janīn	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Banī Suhaylā	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Bethlehem	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Bayt Ḩanīnā	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
‘Aţārūt	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Surif City	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Ḩalḩūl	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Dūrā	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Banī Na‘īm	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Jericho	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Al Qarārah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
As Samū‘	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Qabāţīyah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Idhnā	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
‘Abasān al Kabīrah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Sa‘īr	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Al ‘Ayzarīyah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45
Balāţah	$1,566	95/100	156/200	44/100	45

Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Palestinian Territory

Pollution Index

53/100

Lower is better

PM2.5

26.4ug/m3

Unhealthy for sensitive

Environmental Quality

Air Quality100/100

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Palestinian Territory, answered with data

What is the cost of living in Palestinian Territory?

Palestinian Territory has a cost of living index of 79 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,643 in Rafaḩ and reach $1,954 in East Jerusalem.

What is the cheapest city in Palestinian Territory for expats?

Rafaḩ is the most affordable city in Palestinian Territory in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,643 for a single person including rent. Nablus is the next most affordable at $1,646/mo.

Is Palestinian Territory safe for expats?

Palestinian Territory has a safety index of 92/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Rafaḩ scores highest on safety at 94/100.

What is the best city in Palestinian Territory for expats and digital nomads?

Rafaḩ ranks highest for quality of life in Palestinian Territory, scoring 155/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,643/mo for a single person.

How good is healthcare in Palestinian Territory?

Palestinian Territory scores 48/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.

Is Palestinian Territory cheaper than the United States?

Yes. Palestinian Territory's cost of living is roughly 21% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 41% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.

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