Cost of living in Oran is 7% lower than in Meru (without rent).
Rent in Oran is 3% cheaper than in Meru.
Cost of living including rent in Oran is 6% lower than in Meru.
Food in Oran is 15% cheaper than in Meru.
Transport in Oran is 24% cheaper than in Meru.
| Oran | Meru | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oran | Meru | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.53 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.6 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.01 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.8 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.86 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.29 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.88 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.68 $ | 3.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.3 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.53 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.5 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.9 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.7 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.6 $ | 40.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 215 $ | 269 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 349 $ | 648 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,528 $ | 1,063 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 786 $ | 1,352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 268 $ | 443 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 14.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.1 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Haircut | 2.01 $ | 3.94 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 132 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.7 $ | 19.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 45.8 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,946 $ | 8,360 $ |