Cost of living in Béchar, Algeria vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 88% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar (ARS $676) | ARS $564 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (ARS $338) | ARS $348 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Dinar (ARS $203) | ARS $95 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dinar (ARS $68) | ARS $67 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (ARS $101) | ARS $83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Dinar (ARS $47) | ARS $60 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dinar (ARS $405) | ARS $144 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250 Dinar (ARS $169) | ARS $53 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (ARS $54) | ARS $29 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Dinar (ARS $473) | ARS $62 | + 664% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Dinar (ARS $2,027) | ARS $210 | + 867% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Dinar (ARS $115) | ARS $102 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Dinar (ARS $20) | ARS $28 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Béchar (Algeria) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Dinar (ARS $13,514) | ARS $20,827 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dinar (ARS $10,135) | ARS $12,882 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,378) | ARS $3,325 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ARS $12,796 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Dinar (ARS $6,757) | ARS $9,106 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,378) | ARS $2,070 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Dinar (ARS $2,703) | ARS $1,692 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Dinar (ARS $13,514) | ARS $24,446 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Dinar (ARS $33,784) | ARS $6,484 | + 421% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ARS $233 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Dinar (ARS $135) | ARS $180 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Béchar (Algeria) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (ARS $1,351) | ARS $1,624 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ARS $1,895 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Dinar (ARS $6,757) | ARS $4,655 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Dinar (ARS $4,730) | ARS $4,313 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 43% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Dinar (ARS $2,702,721) | ARS $624,384 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Dinar (ARS $24) | ARS $46 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Dinar (ARS $811) | ARS $1,353 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $657 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Béchar (Algeria) is 67% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dinar (ARS $270) | ARS $175 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Dinar (ARS $135) | ARS $401 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dinar (ARS $676) | ARS $947 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300 Dinar (ARS $203) | ARS $138 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (ARS $422) | ARS $137 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (ARS $135) | ARS $198 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Dinar (ARS $135) | ARS $72 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (ARS $338) | ARS $82 | + 310% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (ARS $338) | ARS $327 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 5% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dinar (ARS $338) | ARS $720 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Dinar (ARS $676) | ARS $521 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Dinar (ARS $1,351) | ARS $1,500 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,378) | ARS $1,388 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (ARS $169) | ARS $344 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Dinar (ARS $203) | ARS $170 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (ARS $676) | ARS $118 | + 473% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 Dinar (ARS $20,270) | ARS $51,130 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (ARS $7) | ARS $5.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar (ARS $1,014) | ARS $1,708 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 Dinar (ARS $338) | ARS $259 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 275 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 36% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $87,324 (129,239 Dinar) in Béchar to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $64,000 in San Juan.
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