Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Dinar (£3.95) | £13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 669 Dinar (£3.77) | £6 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 469 Dinar (£2.65) | £3.87 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 102 Dinar (£0.57) | £1.20 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 248 Dinar (£1.40) | £3.27 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Dinar (£0.64) | £1.99 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 571 Dinar (£3.22) | £5.27 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 372 Dinar (£2.10) | £2.27 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 83 Dinar (£0.47) | £1.03 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459 Dinar (£2.59) | £2.83 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,410 Dinar (£14) | £9 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 135 Dinar (£0.76) | £1.79 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Dinar (£0.28) | £1.34 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 63% 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 | 92,886 Dinar (£524) | £953 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,791 Dinar (£247) | £1,073 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,607 Dinar (£37) | £297 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,490 Dinar (£307) | £702 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,236 Dinar (£188) | £544 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,831 Dinar (£27) | £125 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,605 Dinar (£9) | £25 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,100 Dinar (£277) | £418 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,933 Dinar (£118) | £129 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 750 Dinar (£4.23) | £7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 570 Dinar (£3.22) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,335 Dinar (£30) | £69 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,772 Dinar (£44) | £37 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,820 Dinar (£78) | £99 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,176 Dinar (£57) | £52 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 73% 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 | 3,997,660 Dinar (£22,558) | £17,412 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (£0.24) | £1.52 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,299 Dinar (£7) | £67 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 859 Dinar (£4.84) | £18 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 Dinar (£3.17) | £2.31 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 414 Dinar (£2.33) | £5.75 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,908 Dinar (£11) | £94 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 306 Dinar (£1.73) | £2.46 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 505 Dinar (£2.85) | £1.57 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 284 Dinar (£1.61) | £4.18 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 164 Dinar (£0.93) | £2.17 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Dinar (£1.58) | £1.68 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 Dinar (£3.02) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Algiers | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,355 Dinar (£13) | £61 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,302 Dinar (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,867 Dinar (£16) | £83 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,826 Dinar (£33) | £72 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 867 Dinar (£4.89) | £7 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 296 Dinar (£1.67) | £3.57 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 474 Dinar (£2.68) | £4.42 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,557 Dinar (£409) | £502 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (£0.06) | £0.09 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,886 Dinar (£22) | £50 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 362 Dinar (£2.04) | £11 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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