Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 84% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Milan | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (2,176 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,334 Dinar) | 641 Dinar | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (863 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (203 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.95 (582 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (404 Dinar) | 114 Dinar | + 253% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (1,088 Dinar) | 516 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (294 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (242 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 173% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (249 Dinar) | 240 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (1,182 Dinar) | 2,094 Dinar | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (264 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (201 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 339% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 116% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Milan | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (263,982 Dinar) | 111,388 Dinar | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,234 (182,039 Dinar) | 59,314 Dinar | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (27,757 Dinar) | 7,917 Dinar | + 251% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €933 (137,628 Dinar) | 70,146 Dinar | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €753 (111,045 Dinar) | 31,980 Dinar | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (16,828 Dinar) | 5,853 Dinar | + 188% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (3,640 Dinar) | 2,357 Dinar | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €358 (52,805 Dinar) | 62,531 Dinar | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (17,566 Dinar) | 24,469 Dinar | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (754 Dinar) | 792 Dinar | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,691 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 149% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (11,637 Dinar) | 8,106 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (4,706 Dinar) | 6,125 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (13,332 Dinar) | 15,075 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (17,498 Dinar) | 15,707 Dinar | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 115% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,952 (4,123,512 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (273 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 539% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (5,319 Dinar) | 1,502 Dinar | + 254% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (3,316 Dinar) | 1,217 Dinar | + 173% | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 129% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Milan | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (1,394 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | + 347% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (1,311 Dinar) | 491 Dinar | + 167% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (12,509 Dinar) | 1,905 Dinar | + 557% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (816 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (475 Dinar) | 528 Dinar | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (439 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (392 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (323 Dinar) | 259 Dinar | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (2,929 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | + 505% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 85% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Milan | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (7,322 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (2,950 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (13,975 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 422% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (13,241 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,629 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (312 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (757 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (72,521 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (25 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (10,338 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 130% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (864 Dinar) | 323 Dinar | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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