Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 87% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Glasgow | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (2,553 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 154% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (1,260 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (620 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 (183 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.14 (533 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.16 (368 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 268% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (1,095 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (336 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.72 (123 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 (370 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (1,444 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.08 (353 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (160 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 218% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 141% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Glasgow | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,236 (209,957 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £777 (132,017 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 (28,652 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £929 (157,762 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £586 (99,544 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 (15,220 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 233% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (3,952 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | £300 (50,914 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (12,688 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.94 (1,009 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (2,441 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 328% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Glasgow | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (12,163 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (5,342 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (14,020 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (10,025 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 245% | |||
Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 245% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Glasgow | Algiers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,446 (3,982,597 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 (264 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 507% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £58 (9,808 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 622% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (2,989 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 491% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 81% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Glasgow | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.71 (460 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (1,253 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 188% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (10,407 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 450% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.15 (536 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.86 (316 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.87 (488 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.08 (353 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (301 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (2,253 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 456% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 104% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Glasgow | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (6,461 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (3,119 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (21,047 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 634% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (11,733 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (1,735 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.78 (643 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 117% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.74 (806 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £504 (85,691 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (14 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (6,852 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (2,108 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 508% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 421 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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