Cost of living
Mechtras compared to Sidi Bel Abbes
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Overview comparison
MechtrasSidi Bel Abbes
Consumer prices in Mechtras are roughly 1% higher than in Sidi Bel Abbes.
Cost of living
| Item | Mechtras | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Total with rent one person | 383 | 499 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,056 | 1,165 |
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| Without rent one person | 262 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,005 | 828 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 131.29 | 155.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 309.81 | 307.05 |
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| Food person | 260 | 229 |
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| Food family | 633 | 609 |
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| Transport person | 15.44 | 14.42 |
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| Transport family | 28.71 | 35.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.37 years | 84.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mechtras | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.56 | 1.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.64 | 30.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.05 | 2.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.92 | 0.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mechtras | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.4 | 155.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.09 | 121.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 272.94 | 290.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 205.02 | 179.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.04 | 22.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.76 | 44.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.49 | 16.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mechtras | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.8 | 6.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,124 | 1,091 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 742 | 1,083 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.15 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.19% | 9.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.8 | 5.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mechtras | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.14 | 0.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.2 | 5.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.55 | 6.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.12 | 19.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.84 | 3.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Mechtras | Sidi Bel Abbes |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.19 | 14.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.65 | 6.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.02 | 13.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.69 | 2.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.33 | 65.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 125.59 | 148.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 45.73 | 46.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,410 | 2,860 |
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