Cost of living in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 52% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 Dinar (1,680 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,976 Dinar (818 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,527 Dinar (772 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,756 Dinar (180 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (205 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,089 Dinar (112 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,826 Dinar (495 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,535 Dinar (158 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,128 Dinar (116 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,126 Dinar (423 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,005 Dinar (3,796 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,819 Dinar (187 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,353 Dinar (139 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 176% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 23% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,232 Dinar (44,754 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 342,512 Dinar (35,139 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,232 Dinar (13,976 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 485,024 Dinar (49,760 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 327,536 Dinar (33,603 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 131,884 Dinar (13,530 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 196% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,014 Dinar (8,312 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 227% | |
40” flat screen tv | 591,884 Dinar (60,723 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 292,512 Dinar (30,010 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (513 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (513 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (3,078 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51,618 Dinar (5,296 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248,792 Dinar (25,524 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 118,116 Dinar (12,118 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,034,430 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 321 Dinar (33 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,358 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 506 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 562 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 435 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,894 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Dinar (205 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (64 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Dinar (205 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (103 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (51 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (1,026 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 153% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Dinar (2,565 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (1,026 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (2,565 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (5,130 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (513 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (103 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (513 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 600,000 Dinar (61,556 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 Dinar (1,026 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Dinar (128 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | - 63% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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