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Algiers vs. Ben Arous Cost of Living Summary

Algiers is 0.8% cheaper than Ben Arous.

Restaurants: pay 10.2% less in Algiers
Groceries: pay 11.2% more in Algiers
Transportation: pay 18.1% less in Algiers
Housing: pay 0.6% more in Algiers
Childcare: pay 14.2% more in Algiers
Entertainment and Sports: pay 5.4% more in Algiers
Clothing: pay 8.4% less in Algiers

The cost of childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, and housing in Algiers are more expensive than in Ben Arous. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Algiers.

Algiers vs. Ben Arous Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Algiers instead of Ben Arous, you would:

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pay 10.2% less for restaurants

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.43 TND10.040	$3.38 DZD438.87	-1.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.14 TND15.060	$4.82 DZD627.01	-6.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.65 TND1.890	$0.59 DZD77.14	-8.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 TND0.890	$0.23 DZD29.76	-25.1%
Average			-10.2%

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pay 11.2% more for groceries

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Bread 1 loaf	$0.21 TND0.600	$0.18 DZD22.86	-14.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.72 TND16.730	$5.09 DZD661.84	-10.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$1.90 TND5.560	$3.75 DZD487.76	+97.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.63 TND4.770	$1.77 DZD230.39	+8.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.85 TND8.350	$2.34 DZD303.87	-18.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.97 TND2.830	$1.39 DZD181.19	+44.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.38 TND4.040	$1.36 DZD176.83	-1.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.53 TND1.550	$0.67 DZD86.59	+26.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.33 TND0.960	$0.44 DZD56.75	+33.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.35 TND1.040	$0.29 DZD37.17	-19.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.34 TND0.990	$0.26 DZD33.98	-22.9%
Average			+11.2%

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pay 18.1% less for transportation

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.28 TND9.600	$1.33 DZD172.67	-59.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$13.72 TND40.160	$11.73 DZD1,524.92	-14.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$41,157.36 TND120,479.440	$36,343.39 DZD4,723,383.47	-11.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$3.05 TND8.940	$3.45 DZD448.91	+13.2%
Average			-18.1%

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pay 0.6% more for housing

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$21.31 TND62.380	$19.08 DZD2,479.67	-10.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$188.64 TND552.200	$221.93 DZD28,843.49	+17.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$137.19 TND401.600	$146.66 DZD19,060.82	+6.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$37.96 TND111.120	$33.49 DZD4,352.49	-11.8%
Average			+0.6%

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pay 14.2% more for childcare

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$109.75 TND321.280	$91.34 DZD11,871.08	-16.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,515.17 TND7,362.630	$3,648.37 DZD474,161.31	+45.1%
Average			+14.2%

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pay 5.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.54 TND4.520	$2.35 DZD304.98	+52.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$0.75 TND2.200	$0.94 DZD122.24	+25.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.60 TND10.540	$2.79 DZD362.82	-22.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.58 TND95.380	$23.41 DZD3,042.59	-28.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.14 TND15.060	$5.15 DZD669.73	+0.2%
Average			+5.4%

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pay 8.4% less for clothing

	Ben Arous	Algiers
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.27 TND132.530	$40.32 DZD5,240.17	-10.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.59 TND130.520	$44.82 DZD5,824.72	+0.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$94.40 TND276.340	$70.81 DZD9,203.38	-25.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$72.83 TND213.200	$74.11 DZD9,632.10	+1.8%
Average			-8.4%

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