Cost of living in Kairouan is 28% lower than in Borama (without rent).
Rent in Kairouan is 25% more expensive than in Borama.
Cost of living including rent in Kairouan is 14% lower than in Borama.
Food in Kairouan is 16% cheaper than in Borama.
Transport in Kairouan is 59% cheaper than in Borama.
| Kairouan | Borama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kairouan | Borama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.28 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.7 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.74 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.17 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.29 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 1.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.6 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.93 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 12 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.38 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.58 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.4 $ | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.7 $ | 28.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 36.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 284 $ | 249 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 53.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ | 301 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,133 $ | 9,001 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 652 $ | 820 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 147 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.93 % | 18.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.7 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.62 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Haircut | 2.86 $ | 58.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.1 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.2 $ | 21.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 90 $ | 39.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,418 $ | 629 $ |