- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Saudi Arabia
- Algiers
- Al Qurayyat
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria compared to Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 11% cheaper than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 634 Dinar (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 441 Dinar (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 23 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 329 Dinar (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dinar (﷼ 2.64) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 160 Dinar (﷼ 5.27) | ﷼ 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Dinar (﷼ 2.46) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 431 Dinar (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 281 Dinar (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 6.00 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (﷼ 1.94) | ﷼ 2.00 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 231 Dinar (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Dinar (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 142 Dinar (﷼ 4.65) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Dinar (﷼ 1.64) | ﷼ 2.00 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 27% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 114,188 Dinar (﷼ 3,755) | ﷼ 1,200 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 55,155 Dinar (﷼ 1,814) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,246 Dinar (﷼ 731) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,990 Dinar (﷼ 1,907) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 32,141 Dinar (﷼ 1,057) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,858 Dinar (﷼ 160) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,146 Dinar (﷼ 169) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 39,413 Dinar (﷼ 1,296) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,363 Dinar (﷼ 735) | ﷼ 500 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 510 Dinar (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 40 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 777 Dinar (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 25 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 96% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,636 Dinar (﷼ 185) | ﷼ 150 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,762 Dinar (﷼ 222) | ﷼ 100 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,784 Dinar (﷼ 387) | ﷼ 200 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,018 Dinar (﷼ 362) | ﷼ 200 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,635,320 Dinar (﷼ 119,531) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Dinar (﷼ 1.06) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,955 Dinar (﷼ 64) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 626 Dinar (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 10% cheaper than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 Dinar (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 378 Dinar (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,562 Dinar (﷼ 51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 228 Dinar (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 410 Dinar (﷼ 13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 316 Dinar (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 139 Dinar (﷼ 4.58) | ﷼ 8 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 Dinar (﷼ 4.75) | ﷼ 10 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 418 Dinar (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 20 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,637 Dinar (﷼ 54) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,224 Dinar (﷼ 40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,270 Dinar (﷼ 75) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,775 Dinar (﷼ 190) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 691 Dinar (﷼ 23) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Dinar (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Dinar (﷼ 13) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,568 Dinar (﷼ 2,320) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Dinar (﷼ 0.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,950 Dinar (﷼ 97) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 276 Dinar (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 708 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 15% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 4,130
(125,617 Dinar)
in Algiers
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 3,600
in Al Qurayyat.
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