Cost of living in Fez is 16% higher than in Benghazi (without rent).
Rent in Fez is 27% more expensive than in Benghazi.
Cost of living including rent in Fez is 20% higher than in Benghazi.
Food in Fez is 33% more expensive than in Benghazi.
Transport in Fez is 26% cheaper than in Benghazi.
| Fez | Benghazi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fez | Benghazi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.64 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.7 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.6 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.48 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.71 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.64 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.9 $ | 3.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.47 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.75 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.51 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.97 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.89 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 0.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.1 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22 $ | 44.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 204 $ | 226 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 178 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 561 $ | 391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 940 $ | 469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 496 $ | 218 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 532 $ | 326 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.64 % | 25.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.6 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.15 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Haircut | 2.27 $ | 1.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.5 $ | 29.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.3 $ | 61.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,089 $ | 1,472 $ |