Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 128% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Algiers or in Munich? You can help!
Improve the prices for Algiers! Improve the prices for Munich!

This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 583 prices entered by 60 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Munich (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Munich | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (2,208 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,338 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (819 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | + 135% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (179 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.52 (519 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (410 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | + 236% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (948 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (324 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (291 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 211% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (147 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,046 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (233 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (268 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 497% | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 227% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Munich | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,505 (369,679 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (276,313 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 434% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (35,789 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (208,673 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (156,199 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | + 242% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (23,490 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 482% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (5,386 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 (64,174 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (25,540 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (766 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (2,629 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 286% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Munich | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (12,748 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (5,252 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (13,378 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (16,938 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 180% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 180% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Munich | Algiers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (3,675,272 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (305 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 650% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (8,933 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 508% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (3,215 Dinar) | 935 Dinar | + 244% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Munich | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (996 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (1,247 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 150% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (9,317 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 390% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (562 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (288 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (475 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (175 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (197 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (3,356 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 561% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Munich | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (6,806 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 181% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (3,614 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 299% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (21,704 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 711% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (9,098 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (1,981 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (673 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (591 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (72,952 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (14 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (6,028 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (905 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | + 165% | |
![]() |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
147.591
DZD
/
EUR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 207% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in New York City is 21% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 48% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Dubai is 26% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Drobeta-Turnu Severin is about the same as in Zarqa
- Cost of living in Eilat is 39% more expensive than in Zenica
- Cost of living in Helsinki is 28% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Tapachula is 9% more expensive than in Zhengzhou
- Cost of living in London is 20% more expensive than in Sydney
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 774,608 Dinar (€5,248) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 339,000 Dinar in Algiers.
Do you live in Algiers? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Paris (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barcelona (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hamburg (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stockholm (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belgrade (Serbia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Milan (Italy)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Salamanca costs €15 (3 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Birmingham costs £1.45 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in San Jose, Costa Rica costs ₡ 4,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Rio Branco costs R$ 9 (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Auckland costs NZ$70 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Agadir costs 13 Dirham (about 3 hours ago)