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Cost of living in Metlili Chaamba, Algeria compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 343 Dinar (3,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 180 Dinar (1,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 181 Dinar (1,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 Dinar (504 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Dinar (1,241 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Dinar (593 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300 Dinar (3,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 Dinar (1,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 Dinar (466 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Dinar (3,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Dinar (8,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 180 Dinar (1,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Dinar (238 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 Dinar (124,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,887 Dinar (40,210 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Dinar (155,169 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Dinar (103,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,648 Dinar (17,049 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 62,000 Dinar (641,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (258,615 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,566 Dinar (16,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,283 Dinar (13,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,524 Dinar (36,458 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dinar (25,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 Dinar (15,516,880 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Dinar (186 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,718 Dinar (59,146 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 160 Dinar (1,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,450 Dinar (15,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Dinar (5,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 150 Dinar (1,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 229 Dinar (2,367 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dinar (1,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 Dinar (1,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 157 Dinar (1,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Dinar (2,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 687 Dinar (7,105 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 313 Dinar (3,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 Dinar (25,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Dinar (6,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Dinar (3,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 80,000 Dinar (827,567 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 Dinar (36 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 180 Dinar (1,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Metlili Chaamba (Algeria) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
5,500 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,065 Dinar
(393 Dinar)
in Metlili Chaamba.
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