Cost of living in Homs (Syria) is 27% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Homs (Syria) is 78% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Homs | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (207 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 £ (52 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | - 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 £ (10 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | - 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 125 Dinar | - | |
12 eggs, large | 500 £ (5.17 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | - 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 £ (3.10 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | - 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 £ (21 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 £ (3.10 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 £ (2.07 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 £ (21 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 £ (21 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 600 £ (6 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | - 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 50 Dinar | - | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Homs (Syria) is 8% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Homs | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 96,885 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 50,756 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 5,504 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 59,551 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 31,876 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,564 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,585 £ (58 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | - 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,000 £ (382 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 £ (207 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 750 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 570 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Homs (Syria) is 46% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 5,654 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 £ (52 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,279 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 11,546 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Homs (Syria) is 30% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,034,430 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 £ (0.52 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | - 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (83 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 506 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Homs (Syria) is 23% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Homs | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 562 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 435 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,894 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 306 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 £ (2.07 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 100% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 284 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 164 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 £ (1.55 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 405 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Homs (Syria) is 10% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Homs | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 2,027 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,302 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,867 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90,000 £ (930 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 867 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 296 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 474 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 72,557 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,886 Dinar | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 347 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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