Cost of living in Béchar, Algeria vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (AU$4.85) | AU$12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Dinar (AU$2.91) | AU$5.27 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dinar (AU$0.97) | AU$1.48 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (AU$1.46) | AU$5.06 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Dinar (AU$0.68) | AU$4.83 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dinar (AU$5.82) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250 Dinar (AU$2.43) | AU$4.57 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (AU$0.78) | AU$3.19 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Dinar (AU$7) | AU$5.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Dinar (AU$29) | AU$17 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Dinar (AU$1.65) | AU$2.80 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Dinar (AU$0.29) | AU$2.67 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Dinar (AU$194) | AU$2,894 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dinar (AU$146) | AU$2,147 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (AU$49) | AU$238 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$1,809 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Dinar (AU$97) | AU$1,422 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Dinar (AU$49) | AU$159 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Dinar (AU$39) | AU$46 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Dinar (AU$194) | AU$354 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Dinar (AU$485) | AU$212 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Dinar (AU$1.94) | AU$28 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (AU$19) | AU$101 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$59 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Dinar (AU$97) | AU$129 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Dinar (AU$68) | AU$131 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Dinar (AU$38,814) | AU$27,303 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Dinar (AU$0.34) | AU$1.38 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Dinar (AU$12) | AU$160 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 48% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dinar (AU$3.88) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Dinar (AU$1.94) | AU$24 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$72 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300 Dinar (AU$2.91) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (AU$1.94) | AU$5.32 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Dinar (AU$1.94) | AU$2.55 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (AU$4.85) | AU$3.01 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (AU$4.85) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dinar (AU$4.85) | AU$51 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$39 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Dinar (AU$19) | AU$226 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (AU$49) | AU$78 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (AU$2.43) | AU$16 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Dinar (AU$2.91) | AU$4.40 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 Dinar (AU$291) | AU$634 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (AU$0.10) | AU$0.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar (AU$15) | AU$72 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 Dinar (AU$4.85) | AU$33 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,135 (323,027 Dinar) in Béchar.
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