- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Algeria
- Ghent
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghent, Belgium compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 120% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (2,230 Dinar) | 682 Dinar | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (973 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.27 (667 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (121 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (405 Dinar) | 163 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (295 Dinar) | 70 Dinar | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (760 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (223 Dinar) | 274 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (205 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (151 Dinar) | 211 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (994 Dinar) | 1,071 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (291 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (172 Dinar) | 29 Dinar | + 493% | |
| 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 | €1,083 (137,088 Dinar) | 129,732 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (108,007 Dinar) | 53,062 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (15,987 Dinar) | 3,778 Dinar | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (87,186 Dinar) | 72,487 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €528 (66,768 Dinar) | 28,799 Dinar | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (11,481 Dinar) | 3,618 Dinar | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (4,332 Dinar) | 4,814 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (48,024 Dinar) | 39,646 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (13,995 Dinar) | 23,005 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (1,508 Dinar) | 547 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,215 Dinar) | 339 Dinar | + 259% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (8,903 Dinar) | 6,579 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (4,007 Dinar) | 6,226 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (11,647 Dinar) | 11,716 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (15,326 Dinar) | 10,985 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 73% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (3,045,207 Dinar) | 3,390,320 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (172 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 446% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (5,504 Dinar) | 1,967 Dinar | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 469 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 96% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (874 Dinar) | 237 Dinar | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (1,613 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (3,248 Dinar) | 1,233 Dinar | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (601 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (468 Dinar) | 402 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (434 Dinar) | 361 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (160 Dinar) | 156 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (319 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (2,505 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 812% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 103% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (4,158 Dinar) | 2,080 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (2,696 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (5,403 Dinar) | 2,726 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (7,965 Dinar) | 5,482 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (1,013 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (368 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (528 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (18,472 Dinar) | 16,289 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (30 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (7,571 Dinar) | 3,052 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (692 Dinar) | 212 Dinar | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 751 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 68% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 614,125 Dinar
(€4,853)
in Ghent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
365,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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