Cost of living in Essaouira is 10% higher than in Keren (without rent).
Rent in Essaouira is 40% more expensive than in Keren.
Cost of living including rent in Essaouira is 23% higher than in Keren.
Food in Essaouira is 7% more expensive than in Keren.
Transport in Essaouira is 10% more expensive than in Keren.
| Essaouira | Keren | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Essaouira | Keren | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.62 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.2 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.61 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.25 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.6 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.15 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.73 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.37 $ | 5.89 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.6 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.61 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.45 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.19 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.6 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.1 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.8 $ | 27.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 411 $ | 295 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 493 $ | 449 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,194 $ | 1,509 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 770 $ | 818 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 446 $ | 385 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.46 % | 12.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.5 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.09 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ | 3.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.9 $ | 61 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 70.1 $ | 79.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,838 $ | 2,859 $ |