Cost of living in Hargeisa is 58% higher than in Biskra (without rent).
Rent in Hargeisa is 64% more expensive than in Biskra.
Cost of living including rent in Hargeisa is 60% higher than in Biskra.
Food in Hargeisa is 23% more expensive than in Biskra.
Transport in Hargeisa is 351% more expensive than in Biskra.
| Hargeisa | Biskra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hargeisa | Biskra | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.71 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.9 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.53 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.99 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.17 $ | 0.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.96 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.99 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.01 $ | 3.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.5 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 5.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.3 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.26 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.85 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 20.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ | 77.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 249 $ | 91.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 138 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 451 $ | 153 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,780 $ | 1,122 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 842 $ | 755 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 396 $ | 153 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.94 % | 10.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.1 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.04 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Haircut | 59.7 $ | 2.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.3 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.5 $ | 57.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 36.7 $ | 72.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 596 $ | 2,494 $ |