Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Dinar (kr35) | kr125 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 695 Dinar (kr34) | kr72 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 457 Dinar (kr23) | kr37 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Dinar (kr5.49) | kr11 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 246 Dinar (kr12) | kr31 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Dinar (kr5.79) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 608 Dinar (kr30) | kr52 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 396 Dinar (kr20) | kr18 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 83 Dinar (kr4.14) | kr11 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 442 Dinar (kr22) | kr13 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,449 Dinar (kr122) | kr81 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 138 Dinar (kr7) | kr19 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Dinar (kr2.43) | - | - | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 93,919 Dinar (kr4,660) | kr10,293 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,724 Dinar (kr2,170) | kr7,078 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,607 Dinar (kr328) | kr1,303 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,839 Dinar (kr2,622) | kr6,025 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,163 Dinar (kr1,397) | kr4,137 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,831 Dinar (kr240) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,687 Dinar (kr84) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 51,115 Dinar (kr2,536) | kr3,019 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,722 Dinar (kr1,078) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 750 Dinar (kr37) | kr52 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 570 Dinar (kr28) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,477 Dinar (kr272) | kr781 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,772 Dinar (kr386) | kr237 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,820 Dinar (kr686) | kr597 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,176 Dinar (kr505) | kr1,050 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,997,660 Dinar (kr198,363) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (kr2.12) | kr12 | - 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,358 Dinar (kr67) | kr388 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 858 Dinar (kr43) | kr266 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 Dinar (kr28) | kr58 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 414 Dinar (kr21) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,908 Dinar (kr95) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 306 Dinar (kr15) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 505 Dinar (kr25) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 284 Dinar (kr14) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 164 Dinar (kr8) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 280 Dinar (kr14) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 534 Dinar (kr26) | kr181 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,355 Dinar (kr117) | kr380 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,302 Dinar (kr65) | kr219 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,867 Dinar (kr142) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,826 Dinar (kr289) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 867 Dinar (kr43) | kr73 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 296 Dinar (kr15) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 474 Dinar (kr24) | kr33 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,557 Dinar (kr3,600) | kr2,962 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (kr0.55) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,886 Dinar (kr193) | kr255 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 363 Dinar (kr18) | kr47 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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