Cost of living in Tiaret is very similar to Stone Town (without rent).
Rent in Tiaret is 74% cheaper than in Stone Town.
Cost of living including rent in Tiaret is 45% lower than in Stone Town.
Food in Tiaret is 5% more expensive than in Stone Town.
Transport in Tiaret is 40% cheaper than in Stone Town.
| Tiaret | Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tiaret | Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.05 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.57 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 1 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.14 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.28 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.39 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.67 $ | 1.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.77 $ | 6.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.6 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.45 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.5 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.4 $ | 34.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 56.7 $ | 338 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 127 $ | 347 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 188 $ | 386 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,269 $ | 17,934 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,275 $ | 5,852 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 218 $ | 223 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.21 % | 13.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.9 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Haircut | 2.6 $ | 1.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.7 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 96 $ | 264 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,611 $ | 4,409 $ |