Cost of living in Tlemcen is 43% lower than in Dessie (without rent).
Rent in Tlemcen is 62% cheaper than in Dessie.
Cost of living including rent in Tlemcen is 53% lower than in Dessie.
Food in Tlemcen is 46% cheaper than in Dessie.
Transport in Tlemcen is 32% cheaper than in Dessie.
| Tlemcen | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tlemcen | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.51 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.9 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.05 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.35 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.08 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.27 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 9.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.24 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.2 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.4 $ | 3.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.45 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.2 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40 $ | 133 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.5 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 110 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 153 $ | 564 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,329 $ | 2,563 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 796 $ | 1,731 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 192 $ | 190 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 13.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.4 $ | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.06 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Haircut | 2.33 $ | 2.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.4 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.5 $ | 38.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 37.7 $ | 85.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,930 $ | 3,177 $ |