Cost of living in Chlef is 21% lower than in Asmara (without rent).
Rent in Chlef is 52% cheaper than in Asmara.
Cost of living including rent in Chlef is 34% lower than in Asmara.
Food in Chlef is 11% cheaper than in Asmara.
Transport in Chlef is 72% cheaper than in Asmara.
| Chlef | Asmara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chlef | Asmara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.67 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.7 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 1.82 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.94 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.12 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.45 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.42 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.43 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.83 $ | 5.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.77 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.61 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.9 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.2 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.3 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 66.5 $ | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 114 $ | 316 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 80.4 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 494 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,023 $ | 1,574 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 513 $ | 850 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 456 $ | 397 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.04 % | 12.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.55 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Haircut | 2.6 $ | 3.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.2 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 69.4 $ | 81.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,455 $ | 2,898 $ |