Cost of living in Béchar, Algeria vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 39% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (C$4.75) | C$12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Dinar (C$2.85) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dinar (C$0.95) | C$2.43 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (C$1.43) | C$3.97 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Dinar (C$0.67) | C$2.82 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dinar (C$5.70) | C$13 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250 Dinar (C$2.38) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (C$0.76) | C$1.89 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Dinar (C$7) | C$3.29 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Dinar (C$29) | C$19 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Dinar (C$1.62) | C$2.64 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Dinar (C$0.29) | C$2.63 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 60% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Dinar (C$190) | C$1,961 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dinar (C$143) | C$1,723 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (C$48) | C$209 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,579 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Dinar (C$95) | C$1,147 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Dinar (C$48) | C$78 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Dinar (C$38) | C$64 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Dinar (C$190) | C$464 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Dinar (C$475) | C$152 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Dinar (C$1.90) | C$25 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is 25% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (C$19) | C$72 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$83 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Dinar (C$95) | C$122 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Dinar (C$67) | C$129 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 44% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Dinar (C$38,019) | C$21,915 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Dinar (C$0.33) | C$1.24 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Dinar (C$11) | C$67 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 59% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dinar (C$3.80) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Dinar (C$1.90) | C$21 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$103 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300 Dinar (C$2.85) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (C$5.94) | C$5.11 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (C$1.90) | C$7 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Dinar (C$1.90) | C$5.33 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (C$4.75) | C$2.48 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (C$4.75) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 62% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dinar (C$4.75) | C$52 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Dinar (C$19) | C$124 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (C$48) | C$87 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (C$2.38) | C$9 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Dinar (C$2.85) | C$5.39 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 Dinar (C$285) | C$610 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (C$0.10) | C$0.40 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 Dinar (C$4.75) | C$12 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 51% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,037 (319,551 Dinar) in Béchar.
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