Cost of living
Ben Arous compared to Beja (Tunisia)
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Overview comparison
Ben ArousBeja (Tunisia)
Consumer prices in Ben Arous are roughly 6% higher than in Beja (Tunisia).
Cost of living
| Item | Ben Arous | Beja (Tunisia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 462 | 410 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,166 | 906 |
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| Without rent one person | 294 | 228 |
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| Without rent one family | 641 | 870 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 199.6 | 210.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 269.33 | 272.43 |
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| Food person | 195 | 206 |
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| Food family | 430 | 477 |
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| Transport person | 13.9 | 17.34 |
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| Transport family | 48.4 | 40.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.63 years | 78.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ben Arous | Beja (Tunisia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.69 | 3.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.7 | 13.16 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.98 | 4.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 | 1.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.99 | 1.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ben Arous | Beja (Tunisia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.91 | 197.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 112.45 | 129.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 326.68 | 287.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 275.3 | 245.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.77 | 27.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.55 | 35.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.81 | 13.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ben Arous | Beja (Tunisia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.84 | 15.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 813 | 733 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 628 | 615 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.34% | 13.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.24 | 3.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ben Arous | Beja (Tunisia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.19 | 0.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.29 | 1.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.38 | 10.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.3 | 4.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.74 | 11.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.34 | 3.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Ben Arous | Beja (Tunisia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.09 | 27.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.9 | 3.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.76 | 15.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.23 | 3.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.41 | 48.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.59 | 68.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 93.26 | 85.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,580 | 1,407 |
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