- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Ethiopia
- Tlemcen
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tlemcen, Algeria compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Dinar (239 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 Dinar (84 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 200 Dinar (48 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dinar (19 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Dinar (29 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 90 Dinar (22 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Dinar (48 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dinar (48 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Dinar (24 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 Dinar (36 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 184 Birr | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Dinar (24 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 Dinar (4.78 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 70% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 44% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,000 Dinar (11,945 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 18,922 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 Dinar (717 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 16,258 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 10,556 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,887 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,500 Dinar (597 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | 35,000 Dinar (8,362 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,000 Dinar (3,106 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 26% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (1,792 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 155% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dinar (597 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Dinar (2,031 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Dinar (956 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 31% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Dinar (764,501 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Dinar (4.06 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 900 Dinar (215 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (72 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 350 Dinar (84 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 Dinar (60 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 42 Birr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 180 Dinar (43 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 110 Birr | - | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 31% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Dinar (956 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 169 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,980 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 978 Birr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Dinar (358 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 200% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 32 Birr | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar (119 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 294% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dinar (1.91 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Dinar (358 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 76% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,250 Dinar (538 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 456% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tlemcen (Algeria) is 34% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
106,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 70,019 Birr
(293,081 Dinar)
in Tlemcen.
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