Cost of living in Souk Ahras is 34% lower than in Freetown (without rent).
Rent in Souk Ahras is 83% cheaper than in Freetown.
Cost of living including rent in Souk Ahras is 68% lower than in Freetown.
Food in Souk Ahras is 33% cheaper than in Freetown.
Transport in Souk Ahras is 76% cheaper than in Freetown.
| Souk Ahras | Freetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Souk Ahras | Freetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.33 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.4 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.65 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 1.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.19 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.77 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.15 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.16 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.14 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.59 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.82 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 0.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.9 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.4 $ | 85.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ | 639 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 173 $ | 171 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ | 880 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 289 $ | 642 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 302 $ | 1,086 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 270 $ | 1,068 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 287 $ | 1,665 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 12.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.5 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.86 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Haircut | 2.43 $ | 1.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.5 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.7 $ | 76.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,693 $ | 2,835 $ |