- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Algeria
- Jeddah
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (434 Dinar) | 644 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (578 Dinar) | 517 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (340 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.11 (148 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (198 Dinar) | 163 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (167 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (301 Dinar) | 294 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (224 Dinar) | 262 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (229 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.60 (75 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 64 (1,839 Dinar) | 1,073 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.93 (142 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (50 Dinar) | 28 Dinar | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (89,357 Dinar) | 109,115 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (64,565 Dinar) | 48,087 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (5,377 Dinar) | 6,532 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (49,934 Dinar) | 47,518 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (38,108 Dinar) | 24,185 Dinar | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (2,688 Dinar) | 7,583 Dinar | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (5,830 Dinar) | 4,801 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,679 (48,530 Dinar) | 42,059 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 455 (13,163 Dinar) | 23,458 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 42 (1,228 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 34 (988 Dinar) | 381 Dinar | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (7,556 Dinar) | 4,175 Dinar | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (6,585 Dinar) | 5,640 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (10,118 Dinar) | 10,042 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (10,761 Dinar) | 9,876 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 0% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (2,023,678 Dinar) | 2,795,610 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (15 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (2,313 Dinar) | 1,713 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (1,151 Dinar) | 324 Dinar | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 125% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (325 Dinar) | 245 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 62 (1,803 Dinar) | 376 Dinar | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 181 (5,221 Dinar) | 1,148 Dinar | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 18 (523 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (570 Dinar) | 398 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (502 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (287 Dinar) | 169 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (439 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30 (875 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 144 (4,153 Dinar) | 2,347 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (2,891 Dinar) | 789 Dinar | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 290 (8,372 Dinar) | 2,872 Dinar | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (2,891 Dinar) | 6,974 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 25 (715 Dinar) | 794 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (283 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (87 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 738 (21,345 Dinar) | 24,697 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (15 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (8,559 Dinar) | 2,810 Dinar | + 205% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (289 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,284 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 411,156 Dinar
(﷼ 14,222)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
355,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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