- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Algeria
- Ghent
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 98% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (2,351 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (1,026 Dinar) | 648 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.27 (703 Dinar) | 375 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (127 Dinar) | 86 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (427 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (311 Dinar) | 71 Dinar | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (801 Dinar) | 517 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (224 Dinar) | 245 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (202 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (159 Dinar) | 204 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (1,074 Dinar) | 1,288 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.22 (296 Dinar) | 147 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (144 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 47% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,122 (149,681 Dinar) | 125,527 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (113,842 Dinar) | 51,423 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (16,851 Dinar) | 4,527 Dinar | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (91,896 Dinar) | 65,266 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €528 (70,374 Dinar) | 34,234 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (12,102 Dinar) | 4,748 Dinar | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (4,566 Dinar) | 4,835 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (50,618 Dinar) | 39,612 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (14,527 Dinar) | 23,341 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (1,589 Dinar) | 469 Dinar | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,274 Dinar) | 251 Dinar | + 408% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (9,266 Dinar) | 6,390 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (4,224 Dinar) | 5,989 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (12,377 Dinar) | 11,205 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (15,857 Dinar) | 11,237 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (3,209,705 Dinar) | 3,307,390 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (181 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 470% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (5,801 Dinar) | 2,112 Dinar | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 417 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 120% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (922 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (1,701 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (3,334 Dinar) | 1,271 Dinar | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (634 Dinar) | 249 Dinar | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (493 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (458 Dinar) | 339 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (169 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (336 Dinar) | 166 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (2,820 Dinar) | 261 Dinar | + 982% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 112% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (4,459 Dinar) | 1,501 Dinar | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (2,853 Dinar) | 558 Dinar | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (5,695 Dinar) | 2,699 Dinar | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (8,293 Dinar) | 5,191 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (1,068 Dinar) | 757 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 (394 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (554 Dinar) | 371 Dinar | + 50% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €460 (61,288 Dinar) | 59,635 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (32 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (7,980 Dinar) | 2,988 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (729 Dinar) | 239 Dinar | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 817 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 73% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 655,755 Dinar
(€4,916)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
378,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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