Cost of living
Soum (Algeria) compared to Bechar
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Overview comparison
Soum (Algeria)Bechar
Consumer prices in Bechar are roughly 21% higher than in Soum (Algeria).
Cost of living
| Item | Soum (Algeria) | Bechar |
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| Total with rent one person | 388 | 531 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,214 | 1,028 |
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| Without rent one person | 312 | 315 |
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| Without rent one family | 735 | 927 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 100.64 | 198.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 161.73 | 346.81 |
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| Food person | 252 | 185 |
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| Food family | 536 | 518 |
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| Transport person | 18.84 | 32.76 |
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| Transport family | 51.28 | 84.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 61.6 years | 82.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Soum (Algeria) | Bechar |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.23 | 1.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.41 | 27.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.85 | 2.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 | 1.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.23 | 0.71 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Soum (Algeria) | Bechar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 93.45 | 182.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.48 | 129.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 221.54 | 368.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 111.4 | 202.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.32 | 22.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.73 | 39.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.5 | 20.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Soum (Algeria) | Bechar |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.02 | 7.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 567 | 1,356 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 163 | 794 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.32% | 9.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.89 | 4.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.31 | 0.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Soum (Algeria) | Bechar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.18 | 0.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.56 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.69 | 5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.49 | 5.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.32 | 16.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.08 | 3.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Soum (Algeria) | Bechar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.69 | 21.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.99 | 5 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.87 | 12.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.07 | 1.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.67 | 51.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 119.78 | 156.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 52.38 | 43.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,909 | 2,388 |
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