Cost of living in Tebessa is 3% lower than in Meru (without rent).
Rent in Tebessa is 18% cheaper than in Meru.
Cost of living including rent in Tebessa is 8% lower than in Meru.
Food in Tebessa is 5% more expensive than in Meru.
Transport in Tebessa is 54% cheaper than in Meru.
| Tebessa | Meru | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tebessa | Meru | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.37 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.7 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.99 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.61 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.52 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.82 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.17 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.81 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.71 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.69 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.67 $ | 3.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.95 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.14 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.82 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.86 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.1 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.4 $ | 40.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 91.4 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 173 $ | 269 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 222 $ | 648 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 974 $ | 1,063 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 564 $ | 1,352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 246 $ | 443 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.93 % | 14.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.4 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.36 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Haircut | 2.44 $ | 3.94 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.6 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.6 $ | 19.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 71.6 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,580 $ | 8,360 $ |