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City Guide · Palestine · Asia

Cost of Living in Hebron, Palestine
2026 Expat Guide

affordable 40% below the global city average (CoL 87.2)

Life in Hebron, Palestine is wallet-friendly with a cost-of-living index of 52.0 (NYC = 100). Expect to pay around ~$400/month for central housing and ~$5 for a basic meal out.

With a population of 160,000, Hebron is a smaller city in Palestine.

Monthly Budget: $500–800/month  ·  CoL Index: N/A (NYC = 100, global avg 87.2)
🇵🇸 Palestine Pop. 160k Updated April 2026
CoL Index
N/A
NYC = 100
Rent Index
N/A
NYC = 100
1-BR Centre
$400
monthly rent
Avg. Salary
$388
net/month
Cheap Meal
$5
restaurant
Groceries
$312
monthly basket

Key Cost of Living Data

Hebron 2026 · NYC baseline = 100

Cost of Living
N/A
Rent Index
N/A
Cheap Meal USD
$5
Monthly Groceries
$312
Monthly Transport
$62
CategoryValueNotesSource
CoL IndexN/ANYC baseline = 100 · global avg 87.2GlobalCostData 2026
Rent IndexN/AAvg rent vs NYCGlobalCostData 2026
1-BR City Centre$400Monthly rent, USDGlobalCostData 2026
1-BR Outside Centre$260Monthly rent, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Cheap Restaurant Meal$5Per person, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Monthly Groceries$312Single person, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Monthly Transport$62Transit pass, USDGlobalCostData 2026

Affordability snapshot

Rent / Salary ratio
103%

Share of average net salary absorbed by 1-bed city-centre rent. Lower = more disposable income.

Country context · Palestine

Avg net salary
$388
Food basket /mo
$91
Avg rent /mo
$400
Internet speed
20 Mbps
Safety index
8.3
HDI
0.716
Life expectancy
74.8 yrs
Purchasing power
9.7

Housing & Rent

USD per month · 2026

TypeUSD / monthNotes
1-bed, city centre$400Capital city avg.
1-bed, outside centre$260Suburbs avg.
Country avg rent$400Palestine (national)

Food & Dining

Per-item prices in USD

ItemPrice (USD)Notes
Cheap restaurant meal$5Per person
Mid-range restaurant (2p)$143-course
Monthly groceries (single)$312Single person estimate
Country food basket$91Palestine (national avg)

Transport

Monthly costs in USD

TypePrice (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$62Public transport avg.

City Insight

In Hebron, a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment ($400/mo) absorbs approximately 103% of the average net salary ($388/mo). Housing is a dominant budget item.

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Monthly Budget Estimates

Hebron · 2026 · Single person

LifestyleMonthly Budget (USD)Notes
Frugal$500Shared room, basic lifestyle
Comfortable$8001-bed apt, normal expat lifestyle
Western expat$1,300Private apt, regular travel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hebron cost of living

Is Hebron good for digital nomads on a budget?
Hebron is one of the more affordable cities for digital nomads, with a CoL Index of 52.0 (roughly 48% below New York City). A comfortable remote-work lifestyle — including a private apartment, fast internet, and regular dining out — typically costs $520–$728/month, making it highly competitive on a USD or EUR income.
What is the cheapest area to live in Hebron?
Outside the city centre, a 1-bedroom apartment in Hebron averages $260/month, compared to $400/month in central areas. Outer districts and emerging neighbourhoods can be even cheaper — local expat forums are the best source for current listings.
How does Hebron compare to other affordable cities?
With a CoL Index of 52.0, Hebron sits comfortably in the affordable tier (below 60 on the NYC=100 scale). It compares favourably with similar budget destinations in the region, offering a good balance of infrastructure and low cost that appeals to long-stay travellers and expats alike.
How does Hebron compare to New York City for cost of living?
Hebron is approximately 48% cheaper than New York City overall (CoL Index 52.0 vs NYC baseline of 100). Rent specifically is 80% lower than NYC. Expats from NYC will enjoy significant savings.
What is the average salary in Hebron?
The average net monthly salary in Hebron is approximately $388, equivalent to around $4,656/year after taxes. Technology, finance, and international companies typically pay above average. Expat packages often include housing allowances on top of the base salary.

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Sources: World Bank Open Data 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026. Data verified April 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative and vary by neighbourhood and individual lifestyle. Verify with local sources before relocating.