Cost of living in Paarl is 60% higher than in Bizerte (without rent).
Rent in Paarl is 373% more expensive than in Bizerte.
Cost of living including rent in Paarl is 147% higher than in Bizerte.
Food in Paarl is 48% more expensive than in Bizerte.
Transport in Paarl is 229% more expensive than in Bizerte.
| Paarl | Bizerte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paarl | Bizerte | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.56 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.6 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.98 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.13 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.93 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 3.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.15 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.4 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.44 $ | 2.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.9 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.38 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.43 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 1.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.4 $ | 10 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.2 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 67 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 846 $ | 163 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 441 $ | 96 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,232 $ | 247 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 865 $ | 456 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 694 $ | 212 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,536 $ | 280 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.79 % | 13.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.38 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Haircut | 6.09 $ | 3.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.7 $ | 24.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 205 $ | 109 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,315 $ | 1,861 $ |