Cost of living in Paris (France) is 196% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 122% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Paris | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (3,225 Dinar) | 1,558 Dinar | + 107% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (1,753 Dinar) | 712 Dinar | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (1,164 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 208% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (233 Dinar) | 132 Dinar | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.27 (774 Dinar) | 256 Dinar | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (470 Dinar) | 98 Dinar | + 380% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (1,017 Dinar) | 588 Dinar | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.77 (406 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.23 (328 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 308% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (346 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (1,387 Dinar) | 1,521 Dinar | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (301 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (183 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 333% | |
Housing | + 311% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 311% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,985 (438,456 Dinar) | 92,214 Dinar | + 375% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,193 (322,098 Dinar) | 55,014 Dinar | + 485% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (25,347 Dinar) | 4,980 Dinar | + 409% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,677 (246,246 Dinar) | 60,742 Dinar | + 305% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,264 (185,597 Dinar) | 32,866 Dinar | + 465% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (15,906 Dinar) | 4,019 Dinar | + 296% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (3,849 Dinar) | 1,692 Dinar | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | €307 (45,021 Dinar) | 56,987 Dinar | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (20,721 Dinar) | 24,721 Dinar | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (1,218 Dinar) | 726 Dinar | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (2,273 Dinar) | 497 Dinar | + 357% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 44% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (15,302 Dinar) | 5,392 Dinar | + 184% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (5,383 Dinar) | 5,634 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (15,095 Dinar) | 11,445 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (19,520 Dinar) | 10,890 Dinar | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 293% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 293% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,647 (3,766,927 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (297 Dinar) | 40 Dinar | + 638% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (12,201 Dinar) | 1,434 Dinar | + 751% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (2,843 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 434% | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 96% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (759 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 184% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (1,015 Dinar) | 425 Dinar | + 139% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (4,364 Dinar) | 1,826 Dinar | + 139% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.48 (658 Dinar) | 293 Dinar | + 124% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.73 (695 Dinar) | 482 Dinar | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 (522 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 (383 Dinar) | 211 Dinar | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (371 Dinar) | 309 Dinar | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (2,926 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | + 483% | |
Entertainment | + 143% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 143% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Paris | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (7,446 Dinar) | 2,120 Dinar | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (3,833 Dinar) | 989 Dinar | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €135 (19,879 Dinar) | 2,645 Dinar | + 651% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (12,913 Dinar) | 5,812 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,805 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.70 (691 Dinar) | 340 Dinar | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (1,043 Dinar) | 477 Dinar | + 119% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (65,734 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (42 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 296% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (5,823 Dinar) | 4,050 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (1,487 Dinar) | 332 Dinar | + 348% | |
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TOTAL | + 196% |

These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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