Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,024 Dinar (£5.52) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 518 Dinar (£2.79) | £5.43 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 331 Dinar (£1.78) | £3.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Dinar (£0.54) | £0.93 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 153 Dinar (£0.83) | £2.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69 Dinar (£0.37) | £1.96 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 477 Dinar (£2.57) | £3.47 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 293 Dinar (£1.58) | £1.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 Dinar (£0.29) | £1.30 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 171 Dinar (£0.92) | £2.12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,146 Dinar (£12) | £7 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 148 Dinar (£0.80) | £1.64 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Dinar (£0.16) | £1.11 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 101,022 Dinar (£545) | £1,100 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 65,528 Dinar (£353) | £868 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,863 Dinar (£42) | £170 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 79,634 Dinar (£429) | £659 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 39,790 Dinar (£215) | £621 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,897 Dinar (£26) | £126 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,185 Dinar (£17) | £21 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,458 Dinar (£234) | £386 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,952 Dinar (£124) | £107 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 921 Dinar (£4.97) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Dinar (£2.97) | £12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,518 Dinar (£41) | £62 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,570 Dinar (£30) | £30 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,278 Dinar (£55) | £66 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,399 Dinar (£78) | £69 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,716,290 Dinar (£20,037) | £18,131 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (£0.23) | £1.24 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,723 Dinar (£9) | £65 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 920 Dinar (£4.96) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 Dinar (£1.80) | £2.95 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 332 Dinar (£1.79) | £4.55 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,919 Dinar (£10) | £62 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 467 Dinar (£2.52) | £2.75 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 517 Dinar (£2.79) | £1.30 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Dinar (£1.89) | £3.71 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Dinar (£1.05) | £1.73 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 195 Dinar (£1.05) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 573 Dinar (£3.09) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,324 Dinar (£18) | £33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 799 Dinar (£4.31) | £18 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,506 Dinar (£14) | £66 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,242 Dinar (£28) | £58 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,688 Dinar (£9) | £8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 377 Dinar (£2.03) | £2.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 618 Dinar (£3.33) | £3.86 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,822 Dinar (£344) | £389 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,147 Dinar (£33) | £36 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 286 Dinar (£1.54) | £9 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 401 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2021.
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