Cost of living in Tshikapa is 50% higher than in Algiers (without rent).
Rent in Tshikapa is 105% more expensive than in Algiers.
Cost of living including rent in Tshikapa is 70% higher than in Algiers.
Food in Tshikapa is 29% more expensive than in Algiers.
Transport in Tshikapa is 264% more expensive than in Algiers.
| Tshikapa | Algiers | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tshikapa | Algiers | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.59 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.2 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.64 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.15 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.48 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.74 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.15 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.59 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.72 $ | 2.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 105 $ | 9.67 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.86 $ | 3.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.23 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 2.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 23.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
201 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.6 $ | 20.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 189 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 610 $ | 267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 472 $ | 215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,136 $ | 403 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,669 $ | 2,080 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 496 $ | 1,215 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 794 $ | 322 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.11 % | 6.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.7 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.05 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Haircut | 3.39 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.4 $ | 75 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 38.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 87.7 $ | 95.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,264 $ | 2,595 $ |