Cost of living in Mackay (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Mackay (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mackay | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (1,445 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (958 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.57 (490 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.17 (103 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.82 (424 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (561 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 461% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (858 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.32 (380 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.58 (227 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 182% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.58 (315 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (1,486 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.21 (282 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.10 (185 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 267% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Mackay (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mackay | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$1,697 (149,244 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,533 (134,867 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | + 166% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$133 (11,662 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,137 (100,048 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$875 (76,974 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$139 (12,207 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 167% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$45 (3,970 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$475 (41,765 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (18,159 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (1,129 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (2,315 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 306% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Mackay (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mackay | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$92 (8,116 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$83 (7,298 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (12,656 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$134 (11,777 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Mackay (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mackay | Algiers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$20,000 (1,759,307 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (123 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 183% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,358 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 506 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Mackay (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mackay | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (886 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 435 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (6,520 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 244% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 306 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 505 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 284 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 164 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 280 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 405 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Mackay (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mackay | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 (5,591 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 176% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (3,146 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$157 (13,836 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 383% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$118 (10,355 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (1,182 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.43 (477 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (611 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$577 (50,745 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$64 (5,653 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (3,288 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 848% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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