Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Béchar (Algeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (£5.49) | £12 | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 500 Dinar (£2.75) | £5.43 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 300 Dinar (£1.65) | £3.30 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 100 Dinar (£0.55) | £0.93 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 150 Dinar (£0.82) | £2.39 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 70 Dinar (£0.38) | £1.96 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 600 Dinar (£3.30) | £3.47 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 250 Dinar (£1.37) | £1.71 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 80 Dinar (£0.44) | £1.30 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 700 Dinar (£3.85) | £2.12 | 81% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (£16) | £7 | 140% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 170 Dinar (£0.93) | £1.64 | 43% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 30 Dinar (£0.16) | £1.11 | 85% |
| Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (£110) | £1,100 | 90% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (£82) | £868 | 91% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (£27) | £170 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | £659 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (£55) | £621 | 91% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (£27) | £126 | 78% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,000 Dinar (£22) | £21 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (£110) | £386 | 71% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (£275) | £107 | 156% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | £6 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 200 Dinar (£1.10) | £12 | 91% |
| Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (£11) | £62 | 82% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | £30 | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (£55) | £66 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 7,000 Dinar (£38) | £69 | 44% |
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 4,000,000 Dinar (£21,978) | £18,131 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 35 Dinar (£0.19) | £1.24 | 84% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,200 Dinar (£7) | £65 | 90% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | £15 | - |
| Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 400 Dinar (£2.20) | £2.95 | 26% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 200 Dinar (£1.10) | £4.55 | 76% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (£5.49) | £62 | 91% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 300 Dinar (£1.65) | £2.75 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 625 Dinar (£3.43) | £1.30 | 163% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 200 Dinar (£1.10) | £3.71 | 70% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 200 Dinar (£1.10) | £1.73 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 500 Dinar (£2.75) | £1.64 | 67% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 500 Dinar (£2.75) | £13 | 79% |
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 500 Dinar (£2.75) | £33 | 92% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (£5.49) | £18 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (£11) | £66 | 83% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (£27) | £58 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 250 Dinar (£1.37) | £8 | 83% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 300 Dinar (£1.65) | £2.90 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (£5.49) | £3.86 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (£165) | £389 | 58% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 10 Dinar (£0.05) | £0.10 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (£8) | £36 | 77% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 500 Dinar (£2.75) | £9 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,540 (280,259 Dinar) in Béchar.