- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Spain
- Algiers
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Algiers (Algeria) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 59% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 430 Dinar (€4.10) | €13 | 68% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 267 Dinar (€2.54) | €6.85 | 63% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 224 Dinar (€2.14) | €3.21 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Dinar (€0.62) | €0.95 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 Dinar (€0.95) | €1.57 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Dinar (€0.48) | €2.10 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 228 Dinar (€2.18) | €6.50 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 Dinar (€1.28) | €1.50 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Dinar (€0.77) | €2.80 | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 100 Dinar (€0.95) | €1.02 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6.58 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 86 Dinar (€0.82) | €1.97 | 59% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Dinar (€0.23) | €1.30 | 82% |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 37% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 65,000 Dinar (€620) | €897 | 31% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Dinar (€43) | €151 | 72% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 3,333 Dinar (€32) | €39 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 72,500 Dinar (€692) | €650 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,500 Dinar (€33) | €99 | 66% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Dinar (€1.43) | €5 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Dinar (€4.77) | €11.50 | 59% |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 38% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 4,250 Dinar (€41) | €125 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,067 Dinar (€29) | €28 | 6% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 4,786 Dinar (€46) | €74 | 38% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 3,133 Dinar (€30) | €80 | 63% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 33% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,100,000 Dinar (€20,036) | €24,913 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Dinar (€0.23) | €1.47 | 85% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 2,550 Dinar (€24) | €31 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 23% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 573 Dinar (€5.47) | €12.08 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 Dinar (€2.39) | €3.50 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar (€4.77) | €2.75 | 73% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 400 Dinar (€3.82) | €3.25 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 210 Dinar (€2.00) | €1.65 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 164 Dinar (€1.56) | €2.40 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Dinar (€1.91) | €13.25 | 86% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 26% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,620 Dinar (€15.46) | €29 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 283 Dinar (€2.70) | €15 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 Dinar (€5.72) | €50 | 89% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 3,425 Dinar (€33) | €47 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dinar (€2.39) | €9.33 | 74% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Dinar (€1.43) | €2.99 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 175 Dinar (€1.67) | €2.11 | 21% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 40,000 Dinar (€382) | €110 | 248% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8.20 Dinar (€0.08) | €0.08 | 2% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,375 Dinar (€13.12) | €63 | 79% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 148 Dinar (€1.41) | €4.33 | 67% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2013.
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Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 39% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Palma de Mallorca
you would need to make just about €1,528
(160,169 Dinar)
in Algiers.