Cost of living in Massawa is 5% lower than in Setif (without rent).
Rent in Massawa is 130% more expensive than in Setif.
Cost of living including rent in Massawa is 30% higher than in Setif.
Food in Massawa is 4% cheaper than in Setif.
Transport in Massawa is 10% cheaper than in Setif.
| Massawa | Setif | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Massawa | Setif | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.03 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.6 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.55 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.23 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 2.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.1 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ | 3.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.8 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.3 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.1 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 52.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 296 $ | 150 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 67.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 170 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,499 $ | 1,482 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 824 $ | 372 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 386 $ | 78 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.56 % | 6.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.3 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.04 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Haircut | 3.64 $ | 2.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.8 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.8 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.3 $ | 97.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,860 $ | 2,594 $ |