Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 87% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Genoa (Italy) is 79% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Genoa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (2,085 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | + 161% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (1,129 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.48 (655 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (215 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.44 (503 Dinar) | 236 Dinar | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (323 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (955 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (295 Dinar) | 411 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (178 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (185 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,029 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (321 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.80 (264 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 445% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €940 (137,437 Dinar) | 80,687 Dinar | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €673 (98,417 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (16,169 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €748 (109,339 Dinar) | 79,148 Dinar | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (65,774 Dinar) | 32,302 Dinar | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (23,169 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 474% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (2,790 Dinar) | 1,928 Dinar | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | €302 (44,107 Dinar) | 56,397 Dinar | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (17,736 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.68 (539 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,807 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 215% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (11,591 Dinar) | 8,103 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (5,578 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (11,293 Dinar) | 12,556 Dinar | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (18,540 Dinar) | 13,192 Dinar | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 158% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,568 (3,445,808 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (251 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 486% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (7,390 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 448% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (2,447 Dinar) | 868 Dinar | + 182% | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 136% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Genoa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (1,481 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 392% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (1,458 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 225% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (13,178 Dinar) | 1,908 Dinar | + 591% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.72 (690 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (517 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 (454 Dinar) | 295 Dinar | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (287 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (328 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (2,701 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 502% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 67% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Genoa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (5,966 Dinar) | 2,887 Dinar | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (2,421 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (8,807 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | + 232% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (10,973 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (1,182 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.72 (251 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (757 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (70,205 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (24 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (8,364 Dinar) | 4,029 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (777 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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