Cost of living in Port Louis is 29% higher than in Algiers (without rent).
Rent in Port Louis is 102% more expensive than in Algiers.
Cost of living including rent in Port Louis is 56% higher than in Algiers.
Food in Port Louis is 24% more expensive than in Algiers.
Transport in Port Louis is 48% more expensive than in Algiers.
| Port Louis | Algiers | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port Louis | Algiers | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.14 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.9 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.08 $ | 2.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.7 $ | 9.67 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.57 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 3.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23 $ | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.77 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 2.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.1 $ | 23.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31 $ | 20.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 560 $ | 267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 452 $ | 215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 661 $ | 403 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,168 $ | 2,080 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,154 $ | 1,215 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 522 $ | 322 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.13 % | 6.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.63 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Haircut | 8.74 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.1 $ | 75 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.4 $ | 38.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 223 $ | 95.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,888 $ | 2,595 $ |