Cost of living
Biskra compared to Sidi Bel Abbes
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Overview comparison
BiskraSidi Bel Abbes
Consumer prices in Biskra are roughly 8% higher than in Sidi Bel Abbes.
Cost of living
| Item | Biskra | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Total with rent one person | 528 | 499 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,177 | 1,165 |
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| Without rent one person | 331 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 858 | 828 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 126.51 | 155.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 264.6 | 307.05 |
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| Food person | 205 | 229 |
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| Food family | 702 | 609 |
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| Transport person | 11.2 | 14.42 |
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| Transport family | 33.02 | 35.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.83 years | 84.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Biskra | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.33 | 1.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.75 | 30.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.6 | 2.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 1.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.71 | 0.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Biskra | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 172.96 | 155.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.52 | 121.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 329.45 | 290.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 161.79 | 179.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.05 | 22.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.37 | 44.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.16 | 16.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Biskra | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.35 | 6.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,592 | 1,091 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,057 | 1,083 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.08% | 9.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.27 | 5.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Biskra | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.13 | 0.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.01 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.18 | 5.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.59 | 6.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.26 | 19.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 3.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Biskra | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.48 | 14.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.28 | 6.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.52 | 13.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.47 | 2.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.45 | 65.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 142.34 | 148.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 46.32 | 46.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,111 | 2,860 |
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