- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Switzerland
- Algiers
- Geneva
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Algiers (Algeria) and Geneva (Switzerland)
| Food | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 74% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 430 Dinar (CHF 5.21) | CHF 23 | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 267 Dinar (CHF 3.23) | CHF 13.54 | 76% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 224 Dinar (CHF 2.71) | CHF 9.60 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Dinar (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.81 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 Dinar (CHF 1.21) | CHF 5.96 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Dinar (CHF 0.61) | CHF 3.97 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 228 Dinar (CHF 2.76) | CHF 8.20 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 Dinar (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.90 | 58% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Dinar (CHF 0.98) | CHF 4.30 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 100 Dinar (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.58 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 12.11 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 86 Dinar (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.84 | 63% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Dinar (CHF 0.29) | CHF 3.05 | 90% |
| Housing | 74% | ||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 74% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 65,000 Dinar (CHF 787) | CHF 3,417 | 77% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Dinar (CHF 55) | CHF 181 | 70% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 3,333 Dinar (CHF 40) | CHF 59 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 72,500 Dinar (CHF 878) | CHF 808 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,500 Dinar (CHF 42) | CHF 210 | 80% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Dinar (CHF 1.82) | CHF 10.21 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Dinar (CHF 6.06) | CHF 25 | 76% |
| Clothes | 55% | ||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 4,250 Dinar (CHF 51) | CHF 133 | 61% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,067 Dinar (CHF 37) | CHF 67 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 4,786 Dinar (CHF 58) | CHF 128 | 55% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 3,133 Dinar (CHF 38) | CHF 161 | 76% |
| Transportation | 47% | ||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,100,000 Dinar (CHF 25,439) | CHF 28,557 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Dinar (CHF 0.29) | CHF 1.85 | 85% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 2,550 Dinar (CHF 31) | CHF 68 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - |
| Personal Care | 47% | ||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 573 Dinar (CHF 6.95) | CHF 17.23 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 Dinar (CHF 3.03) | CHF 7.14 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar (CHF 6.06) | CHF 5.14 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 400 Dinar (CHF 4.85) | CHF 5.79 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 210 Dinar (CHF 2.54) | CHF 4 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 164 Dinar (CHF 1.99) | CHF 4.90 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Dinar (CHF 2.42) | CHF 41 | 94% |
| Entertainment | 63% | ||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,620 Dinar (CHF 19.62) | CHF 64 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 283 Dinar (CHF 3.43) | CHF 36 | 91% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 Dinar (CHF 7.27) | CHF 144 | 95% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 3,425 Dinar (CHF 41) | CHF 120 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (CHF 3.03) | CHF 19.20 | 84% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Dinar (CHF 1.82) | CHF 4.85 | 63% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 175 Dinar (CHF 2.12) | CHF 6.67 | 68% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 40,000 Dinar (CHF 485) | CHF 167 | 190% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8.20 Dinar (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.54 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,375 Dinar (CHF 16.66) | CHF 171 | 90% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 148 Dinar (CHF 1.79) | CHF 7.76 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,078 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,500
in Geneva
you would need to make just about CHF 4,256
(351,353 Dinar)
in Algiers.