Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 86% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 89% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (2,301 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 149 (1,189 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 88 (702 Dinar) | 361 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (219 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (366 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (235 Dinar) | 108 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 117 (933 Dinar) | 657 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (420 Dinar) | 426 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (332 Dinar) | 81 Dinar | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (195 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 292 (2,330 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (276 Dinar) | 146 Dinar | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (149 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 140% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 28,333 (225,999 Dinar) | 71,076 Dinar | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,666 (93,054 Dinar) | 47,872 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,173 (9,355 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 23,949 (191,027 Dinar) | 62,203 Dinar | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,487 (67,698 Dinar) | 32,495 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 925 (7,376 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 430 (3,426 Dinar) | 1,780 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,233 (49,714 Dinar) | 55,193 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,613 (20,845 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 126 (1,005 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 103 (825 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,009 (8,045 Dinar) | 6,923 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 (5,054 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,762 (14,056 Dinar) | 12,518 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,340 (10,689 Dinar) | 11,957 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 109% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 467,701 (3,730,620 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (192 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 337% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 806 (6,430 Dinar) | 1,434 Dinar | + 348% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 88 (704 Dinar) | 533 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 97% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 110 (875 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (1,959 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (5,267 Dinar) | 1,900 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (651 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (478 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 77 (617 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 49 (393 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (271 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (1,955 Dinar) | 399 Dinar | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 41% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Monterrey | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (2,848 Dinar) | 2,563 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 162 (1,292 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 632 (5,038 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 772 (6,155 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (1,512 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (706 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (403 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 14,831 (118,302 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (24 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 979 (7,806 Dinar) | 4,598 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (573 Dinar) | 338 Dinar | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 842 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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