- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- United Kingdom
- Algiers
- Aberdeen
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Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 757 Dinar (£5.04) | £15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 502 Dinar (£3.34) | £5.50 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 364 Dinar (£2.42) | £3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 Dinar (£0.54) | £0.80 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 Dinar (£1.08) | £2.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 Dinar (£0.48) | £1.51 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 484 Dinar (£3.22) | £4.63 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Dinar (£2.00) | £1.71 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Dinar (£0.40) | £0.81 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 213 Dinar (£1.42) | £1.64 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,174 Dinar (£8) | £7 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 145 Dinar (£0.97) | £1.79 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Dinar (£0.17) | £0.70 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 117,683 Dinar (£783) | £1,307 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 55,199 Dinar (£367) | £1,091 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,848 Dinar (£32) | £186 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 63,199 Dinar (£420) | £686 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 36,464 Dinar (£243) | £568 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,748 Dinar (£32) | £154 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,835 Dinar (£32) | £22 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,612 Dinar (£264) | £351 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,341 Dinar (£155) | £80 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 469 Dinar (£3.12) | £8 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 251 Dinar (£1.67) | £12 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,390 Dinar (£43) | £67 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,989 Dinar (£40) | £32 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,205 Dinar (£75) | £60 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,237 Dinar (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,307,390 Dinar (£22,006) | £17,989 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Dinar (£0.21) | £1.15 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,949 Dinar (£13) | £60 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 417 Dinar (£2.78) | £18 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 Dinar (£1.49) | £3.17 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 355 Dinar (£2.36) | £5.88 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,271 Dinar (£8) | £74 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 249 Dinar (£1.66) | £2.55 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 400 Dinar (£2.66) | £1.49 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Dinar (£2.26) | £3.31 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151 Dinar (£1.00) | £1.53 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 166 Dinar (£1.10) | £1.81 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Dinar (£1.73) | £15 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,501 Dinar (£10) | £35 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 558 Dinar (£3.71) | £18 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,699 Dinar (£18) | £67 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,191 Dinar (£35) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 691 Dinar (£4.60) | £7 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 228 Dinar (£1.52) | £2.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 371 Dinar (£2.47) | £3.56 | - 31% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 60,459 Dinar (£402) | £333 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,988 Dinar (£20) | £37 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 239 Dinar (£1.59) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,012 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,998
(300,358 Dinar)
in Algiers.
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