Cost of living in Gafsa is 19% lower than in Pointe-Noire (without rent).
Rent in Gafsa is 45% cheaper than in Pointe-Noire.
Cost of living including rent in Gafsa is 30% lower than in Pointe-Noire.
Food in Gafsa is 12% cheaper than in Pointe-Noire.
Transport in Gafsa is 80% cheaper than in Pointe-Noire.
| Gafsa | Pointe-Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gafsa | Pointe-Noire | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.7 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.67 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.65 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.16 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.09 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.7 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.23 $ | 6.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.46 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.71 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.08 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.1 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.4 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.4 $ | 25.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 89.5 $ | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 148 $ | 347 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 198 $ | 539 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 651 $ | 1,550 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 347 $ | 906 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 295 $ | 423 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.89 % | 12.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.7 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.24 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Haircut | 1.99 $ | 4.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 66 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.5 $ | 30.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 59.4 $ | 119 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 978 $ | 3,758 $ |