- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Algeria
- Ilam
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ilam, Iran compared to Algiers, Algeria

Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Ilam (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 673 Dinar | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 45,793 (124 Dinar) | 477 Dinar | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 29,299 (80 Dinar) | 315 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 19,579 (53 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 30,000 (81 Dinar) | 162 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 35,000 (95 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 70,000 (190 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 (109 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 35,000 (95 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 231 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,293 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 19,140 (52 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 6,066 (16 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | - 66% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Ilam (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (21,724 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 55,155 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,200,000 (3,259 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 57,990 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 32,141 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 4,858 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 500,000 (1,358 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (46,164 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,000,000 (19,009 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 510 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 777 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ilam (Iran) is in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 5,636 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 6,762 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 11,784 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 11,018 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Ilam (Iran) is 4% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,492,970 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 20,875 (57 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,955 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ilam (Iran) is in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 223 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 378 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 228 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 410 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 316 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 139 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 144 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 448 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ilam (Iran) is in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 1,637 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,224 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,270 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,775 Dinar | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 691 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 196 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 392 Dinar | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 2,950 Dinar | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 276 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ilam (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
368,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 275,289 Dinar
(﷼ 101,375,214)
in Ilam.
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