Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Dinar (kr36) | kr150 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 695 Dinar (kr36) | kr85 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 470 Dinar (kr24) | kr38 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 109 Dinar (kr5.60) | kr14 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 281 Dinar (kr14) | kr32 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Dinar (kr6) | kr20 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 608 Dinar (kr31) | kr43 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 396 Dinar (kr20) | kr17 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 78 Dinar (kr4.01) | kr13 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 442 Dinar (kr23) | kr9 | + 146% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,449 Dinar (kr126) | kr81 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139 Dinar (kr7) | kr20 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Dinar (kr2.72) | kr10 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 93,919 Dinar (kr4,840) | kr12,078 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,724 Dinar (kr2,253) | kr10,088 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,607 Dinar (kr340) | kr797 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,839 Dinar (kr2,723) | kr8,998 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,163 Dinar (kr1,451) | kr6,853 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,831 Dinar (kr249) | kr621 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,631 Dinar (kr84) | kr164 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 51,837 Dinar (kr2,671) | kr2,390 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,347 Dinar (kr1,152) | kr488 | + 136% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 750 Dinar (kr39) | kr43 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 570 Dinar (kr29) | kr230 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,477 Dinar (kr282) | kr622 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,772 Dinar (kr401) | kr294 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,820 Dinar (kr712) | kr789 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,176 Dinar (kr524) | kr1,009 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 75% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,997,660 Dinar (kr205,999) | kr314,482 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Dinar (kr2.10) | kr15 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,358 Dinar (kr70) | kr467 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 858 Dinar (kr44) | kr409 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 Dinar (kr29) | kr37 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 414 Dinar (kr21) | kr82 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,908 Dinar (kr98) | kr500 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 306 Dinar (kr16) | kr37 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 505 Dinar (kr26) | kr31 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 284 Dinar (kr15) | kr18 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 164 Dinar (kr8) | kr12 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 280 Dinar (kr14) | kr17 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 405 Dinar (kr21) | kr202 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Algiers | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,027 Dinar (kr104) | kr297 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,302 Dinar (kr67) | kr209 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,867 Dinar (kr148) | kr455 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,763 Dinar (kr297) | kr541 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 867 Dinar (kr45) | kr77 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 296 Dinar (kr15) | kr49 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 474 Dinar (kr24) | kr42 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,557 Dinar (kr3,739) | kr3,632 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (kr0.57) | kr0.88 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,886 Dinar (kr200) | kr211 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 357 Dinar (kr18) | kr54 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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