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Key Facts: Georgia vs Palestine Wages

Georgia Minimum Wage
₾0.12/hr ($0.04 USD)
Palestine Minimum Wage
₪1,880/mo ($667.73 USD)
Georgia Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
₾2,270 /mo ($850.19 USD)
Palestine Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
₪3,200 /mo ($1,136.57 USD)
Data Sources
National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) (2026-02-25), Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) / ILO (2026-02-25)

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Updated 2026-02-25

Georgia flag Georgia

Minimum Wage

₾0.12 /hr

$0.04 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₾2,270 /mo

Palestine flag Palestine

Minimum Wage

₪1,880 /mo

$667.73 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₪3,200 /mo

Min wage: -100% Georgia vs Palestine Avg. salary: -25% Georgia vs Palestine

The minimum wage in Georgia is roughly 14857 times lower than in Palestine in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a lower-middle-income economy. Average salaries are lower in Georgia at $850/mo compared to $1,137/mo in Palestine. GDP per capita (PPP) in Georgia is 6.5x that of Palestine, underscoring the structural economic divide.

Georgia has higher GDP per capita ($28,285 vs $4,371). Georgia's unemployment rate is 12.1% compared to Palestine's 24.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Georgia and Palestine
Metric Georgia Palestine
Minimum wage /hr ₾0.12 $0.04
Minimum wage /day ₪86 $30.55
Minimum wage /mo ₾20 $7.49 ₪1,880 $667.73
Minimum wage /yr ₾240 $89.89
Avg. gross salary /mo ₾2,270 /mo $850.19 ₪3,200 /mo $1,136.57
Avg. net salary /mo ₾1,816 /mo $680.15 N/A/mo
Median individual income /yr ₾12,000 /yr $4,494.38 N/A/yr

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Georgia is higher.

Work Week

Georgia

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours (2024 reform reduced from 48). Some sectors permit 48 hours with government approval. Overtime premium at least 25%. Night work (22:00-06:00) premium at least 20%. The 2024 labour code amendments strengthened overtime protections.

Palestine

45 hrs/wk standard

Max 54 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Palestinian Labour Law sets 45 hours/week maximum ordinary time (8 hours/day, 6 days). Overtime payable at 1.25x. Friday is the weekly rest day. Workers employed in Israel work under Israeli labour law (which has different provisions). The conflict beginning October 2023 has fundamentally disrupted normal labour conditions across the territory.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Georgia earns 1485604% less per hour in USD terms than one in Palestine. Standard work weeks differ: Georgia mandates 40 hours while Palestine mandates 45 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Georgia are $2 vs $30,048 in Palestine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Georgia or Palestine?

In Georgia, the minimum wage is ₾0.12/hr ($0.04 USD). In Palestine, it is ₪1,880/mo ($667.73 USD). Palestine has the higher rate by 1485604% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Georgia may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Georgia compared to Palestine?

The average gross salary in Georgia is ₾2,270/mo ($850.19 USD), compared to ₪3,200/mo ($1,136.57 USD) in Palestine. In USD terms, workers in Georgia earn approximately 34% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Georgia and Palestine is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Palestine earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Georgia.

How do work hours compare between Georgia and Palestine?

Palestine has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Georgia. Workers in Georgia work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Georgia working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Georgia and Palestine?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Georgia has the higher GDP per capita at $28,285, which is 6.5x that of Palestine at $4,371. From Georgia's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.