Cost of living in Oran (Algeria) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Oran (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Oran | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,726 Dinar (C$17) | C$22 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 722 Dinar (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 380 Dinar (C$3.73) | C$5.78 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 Dinar (C$1.04) | C$1.97 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 186 Dinar (C$1.83) | C$4.31 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Dinar (C$0.78) | C$3.89 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 408 Dinar (C$4.01) | C$10 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Dinar (C$2.01) | C$4.59 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Dinar (C$0.74) | C$3.65 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 136 Dinar (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 734 Dinar (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 137 Dinar (C$1.35) | C$2.55 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Dinar (C$0.46) | C$2.11 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Oran (Algeria) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Oran | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,589 Dinar (C$674) | C$2,291 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,593 Dinar (C$409) | C$1,332 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,748 Dinar (C$47) | C$124 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,905 Dinar (C$451) | C$1,235 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,406 Dinar (C$250) | C$875 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,570 Dinar (C$55) | C$68 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,481 Dinar (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 47,602 Dinar (C$468) | C$311 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,768 Dinar (C$135) | C$140 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 630 Dinar (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 508 Dinar (C$4.99) | C$25 | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Oran (Algeria) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,407 Dinar (C$63) | C$57 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,314 Dinar (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,531 Dinar (C$84) | C$105 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,549 Dinar (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Oran (Algeria) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,352,660 Dinar (C$32,943) | C$22,942 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Dinar (C$0.30) | C$1.66 | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,071 Dinar (C$20) | C$67 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Oran (Algeria) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Oran | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 211 Dinar (C$2.08) | C$8 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 319 Dinar (C$3.13) | C$22 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,824 Dinar (C$18) | C$77 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,372 Dinar (C$13) | C$6 | + 109% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 389 Dinar (C$3.82) | C$4.17 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Dinar (C$2.85) | C$4.59 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 155 Dinar (C$1.53) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 177 Dinar (C$1.74) | C$2.78 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 Dinar (C$3.13) | C$20 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Oran (Algeria) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Oran | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,082 Dinar (C$20) | C$53 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Dinar (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Dinar (C$39) | C$135 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,503 Dinar (C$54) | C$96 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 720 Dinar (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 232 Dinar (C$2.28) | C$4.71 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 412 Dinar (C$4.05) | C$7 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,862 Dinar (C$490) | C$647 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,008 Dinar (C$30) | C$37 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 226 Dinar (C$2.22) | C$11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on June 14, 2023.
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