Cost of living in Laghouat is 21% lower than in Curepipe (without rent).
Rent in Laghouat is 67% cheaper than in Curepipe.
Cost of living including rent in Laghouat is 42% lower than in Curepipe.
Food in Laghouat is 7% cheaper than in Curepipe.
Transport in Laghouat is 75% cheaper than in Curepipe.
| Laghouat | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Laghouat | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.64 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.4 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.5 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 1 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.28 $ | 5.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.11 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.29 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.5 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.05 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.3 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.8 $ | 29.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 60.9 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 112 $ | 672 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 168 $ | 819 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 643 $ | 1,093 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 413 $ | 554 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 347 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 5.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.3 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.5 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.1 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.2 $ | 42.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.7 $ | 173 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,597 $ | 3,142 $ |