Cost of living in Blida is 2% higher than in Misrata (without rent).
Rent in Blida is 14% more expensive than in Misrata.
Cost of living including rent in Blida is 6% higher than in Misrata.
Food in Blida is 37% more expensive than in Misrata.
Transport in Blida is 82% cheaper than in Misrata.
| Blida | Misrata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Blida | Misrata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.06 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.2 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 1.87 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.3 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.13 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.81 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.2 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.39 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 2.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.26 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.8 $ | 6.73 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.1 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.78 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.35 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.18 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 0.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.3 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.2 $ | 10 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 98.8 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 329 $ | 184 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 411 $ | 382 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,232 $ | 483 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 381 $ | 130 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 255 $ | 286 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.15 % | 7.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.7 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.96 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Haircut | 2.45 $ | 1.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.6 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.4 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 96.5 $ | 74.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,598 $ | 1,076 $ |