Cost of living in Béchar (Algeria) is 36% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
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| Food in Béchar (Algeria) is 88% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Béchar (Algeria) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 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 $406) | 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 | 665% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (ARS $2,029) | 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 in Béchar (Algeria) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (ARS $13,525) | ARS $20,827 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (ARS $10,143) | ARS $12,882 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,381) | 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 $6,762) | ARS $9,106 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,381) | ARS $2,070 | 63% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,000 Dinar (ARS $2,705) | ARS $1,692 | 60% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (ARS $13,525) | ARS $24,446 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (ARS $33,811) | 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 in Béchar (Algeria) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (ARS $1,352) | 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 $6,762) | ARS $4,655 | 45% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 7,000 Dinar (ARS $4,734) | ARS $4,313 | 10% |
| Transportation in Béchar (Algeria) is 43% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 4,000,000 Dinar (ARS $2,704,902) | 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 in Béchar (Algeria) is 67% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 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 $423) | 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 | 311% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 500 Dinar (ARS $338) | ARS $327 | 3% |
| Entertainment in Béchar (Algeria) is 6% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Béchar (Algeria) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 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 $1,352) | 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 $3,381) | ARS $1,388 | 144% |
| 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 | 474% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (ARS $20,287) | 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% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $77,804 (115,057 Dinar) in Béchar to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.