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Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 634 Dinar (¥604) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 441 Dinar (¥421) | ¥1,200 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 329 Dinar (¥314) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dinar (¥77) | ¥168 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 160 Dinar (¥153) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Dinar (¥71) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 431 Dinar (¥411) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 281 Dinar (¥268) | ¥600 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (¥56) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 231 Dinar (¥220) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Dinar (¥1,234) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 142 Dinar (¥135) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Dinar (¥47) | - | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 114,188 Dinar (¥108,939) | ¥82,500 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 55,155 Dinar (¥52,620) | ¥85,000 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,246 Dinar (¥21,224) | ¥15,000 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,990 Dinar (¥55,324) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 32,141 Dinar (¥30,664) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,858 Dinar (¥4,634) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,146 Dinar (¥4,909) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 39,413 Dinar (¥37,602) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,363 Dinar (¥21,335) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 510 Dinar (¥487) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 777 Dinar (¥741) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,636 Dinar (¥5,377) | ¥7,000 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,762 Dinar (¥6,451) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,784 Dinar (¥11,242) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,018 Dinar (¥10,512) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,635,320 Dinar (¥3,468,218) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Dinar (¥31) | ¥158 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,955 Dinar (¥1,865) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 626 Dinar (¥597) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 Dinar (¥213) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 378 Dinar (¥361) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,562 Dinar (¥1,490) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 228 Dinar (¥217) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 410 Dinar (¥391) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 316 Dinar (¥301) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 139 Dinar (¥133) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 144 Dinar (¥138) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 418 Dinar (¥399) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,637 Dinar (¥1,562) | ¥5,000 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,224 Dinar (¥1,168) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,270 Dinar (¥2,166) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,775 Dinar (¥5,510) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 691 Dinar (¥659) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Dinar (¥187) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Dinar (¥374) | ¥550 | - 32% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,568 Dinar (¥67,324) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Dinar (¥14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,950 Dinar (¥2,815) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 276 Dinar (¥263) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥248,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥219,888
(230,483 Dinar)
in Algiers.
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