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Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 123% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (2,212 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | + 249% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (1,082 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (620 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (143 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (434 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (275 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | + 268% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (772 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (227 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (200 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 240% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (210 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,037 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | - 20% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (319 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (158 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 218% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,050 (146,202 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €792 (110,309 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (18,256 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (95,934 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €523 (72,759 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (13,005 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | + 168% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (4,650 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 10% | |
40” flat screen TV | €399 (55,545 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (15,001 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (1,532 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,342 Dinar) | 777 Dinar | + 73% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 9% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (9,673 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (4,409 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (13,056 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (16,554 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | + 50% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 109% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (3,350,746 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (189 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 488% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (6,225 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 218% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (3,828 Dinar) | 626 Dinar | + 512% | |
Personal Care | + 113% | |||
Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 113% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (980 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 339% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (1,319 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 249% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (3,481 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 123% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (661 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 191% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (521 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (478 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (180 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (351 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (3,133 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 650% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 83% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (4,655 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (2,785 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (5,570 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 145% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (8,219 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (1,115 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 (411 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | + 110% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 (567 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | + 45% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (68,181 Dinar) | 70,568 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (33 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (7,119 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | + 141% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (790 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | + 186% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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 606,743 Dinar
(€4,358)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
350,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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