Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Algiers | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Dinar (C$7) | C$23 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 729 Dinar (C$8) | C$13 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 470 Dinar (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Dinar (C$1.13) | C$2.41 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (C$2.90) | C$4.70 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 121 Dinar (C$1.28) | C$3.95 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 608 Dinar (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 396 Dinar (C$4.18) | C$4.85 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 78 Dinar (C$0.83) | C$3.95 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 442 Dinar (C$4.66) | C$3.50 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,449 Dinar (C$26) | C$20 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139 Dinar (C$1.46) | C$2.68 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (C$0.51) | C$2.16 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Algiers | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 93,919 Dinar (C$991) | C$2,300 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,724 Dinar (C$461) | C$1,599 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,607 Dinar (C$70) | C$120 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,839 Dinar (C$558) | C$1,347 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,163 Dinar (C$297) | C$985 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,831 Dinar (C$51) | C$69 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,631 Dinar (C$17) | C$60 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 51,837 Dinar (C$547) | C$311 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,347 Dinar (C$236) | C$140 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 750 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 570 Dinar (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,477 Dinar (C$58) | C$70 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,772 Dinar (C$82) | C$41 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,820 Dinar (C$146) | C$105 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,176 Dinar (C$107) | C$120 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,997,660 Dinar (C$42,184) | C$24,609 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Dinar (C$0.43) | C$1.69 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,358 Dinar (C$14) | C$60 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 957 Dinar (C$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Algiers | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 Dinar (C$5.93) | C$8 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 414 Dinar (C$4.37) | C$22 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,908 Dinar (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 306 Dinar (C$3.23) | C$6 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 505 Dinar (C$5.33) | C$4.17 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 284 Dinar (C$3.00) | C$4.59 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 164 Dinar (C$1.73) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 280 Dinar (C$2.95) | C$3.02 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 405 Dinar (C$4.27) | C$22 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Algiers | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,027 Dinar (C$21) | C$61 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,302 Dinar (C$14) | C$27 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,867 Dinar (C$30) | C$118 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,763 Dinar (C$61) | C$97 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 867 Dinar (C$9) | C$12 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 296 Dinar (C$3.12) | C$4.71 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 474 Dinar (C$5.00) | C$7 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,557 Dinar (C$766) | C$647 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (C$0.12) | C$0.24 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,886 Dinar (C$41) | C$38 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 357 Dinar (C$3.76) | C$13 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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