Cost of living in Béchar, Algeria vs Gibraltar
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 36% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar (£5.37) | £9 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (£2.69) | £6 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Dinar (£1.61) | £3.27 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dinar (£0.54) | £1.42 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (£0.81) | £2.78 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Dinar (£0.38) | £1.57 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dinar (£3.22) | £3.40 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250 Dinar (£1.34) | £1.73 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (£0.43) | £2.92 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Dinar (£3.76) | £0.98 | + 282% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Dinar (£16) | £5.69 | + 183% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Dinar (£0.91) | £1.37 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Dinar (£0.16) | £1.31 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 71% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Dinar (£107) | £2,470 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dinar (£81) | £1,426 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (£27) | £104 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £1,386 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Dinar (£54) | £880 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Dinar (£27) | £63 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Dinar (£21) | £34 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Dinar (£107) | £350 | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Dinar (£269) | £81 | + 230% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £9 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Dinar (£1.07) | £9 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is 17% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (£11) | £39 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £39 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Dinar (£54) | £51 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Dinar (£38) | £40 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 34% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Dinar (£21,482) | £12,722 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Dinar (£0.19) | £1.02 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Dinar (£6) | £23 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 34% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dinar (£2.15) | £2.52 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Dinar (£1.07) | £2.50 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dinar (£5.37) | £50 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300 Dinar (£1.61) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (£3.36) | £1.88 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (£1.07) | £2.96 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Dinar (£1.07) | £1.74 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (£2.69) | £1.56 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (£2.69) | £11 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 58% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dinar (£2.69) | £26 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Dinar (£5.37) | £12 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Dinar (£11) | £22 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (£27) | £52 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (£1.34) | £5.25 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Dinar (£1.61) | £1.84 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (£5.37) | £3.05 | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 Dinar (£161) | £246 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (£0.05) | £0.17 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar (£8) | £55 | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 Dinar (£2.69) | £2.93 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 53% cheaper than in Gibraltar
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £6,700 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £3,170 (590,198 Dinar) in Béchar.
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