- Cost of Living
- China
- Algeria
- Changzhi
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhi, China compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
Food | + 199% | |||
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Food in Changzhi (China) is 199% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元265 (4,805 Dinar) | 673 Dinar | + 614% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元80 (1,451 Dinar) | 477 Dinar | + 204% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (290 Dinar) | 315 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (172 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (172 Dinar) | 162 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.50 (63 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (1,813 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (317 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.60 (65 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (73 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元300 (5,440 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | + 321% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (136 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (263 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 448% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Changzhi (China) is 49% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,750 (31,733 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (27,200 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (5,440 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元500 (9,067 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 32,141 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 4,858 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (1,976 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (63,466 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,500 (27,200 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (1,088 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 777 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Changzhi (China) is 3% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元800 (14,506 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 157% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (5,440 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (10,880 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (9,067 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Changzhi (China) is 14% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,492,970 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元4.50 (82 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 154% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (2,176 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Changzhi (China) is 12% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (544 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 144% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 378 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 228 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 410 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (589 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (163 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (118 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (272 Dinar) | 448 Dinar | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is 7% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元115 (2,085 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (907 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,270 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,775 Dinar | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 691 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 196 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元12 (218 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | - 45% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元80 (1,451 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 276 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is 19% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 409,995 Dinar
(元22,610)
in Changzhi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
344,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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