Cost of living in Petrolina (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Petrolina (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Petrolina | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (662 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (702 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (287 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.99 (134 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (256 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.19 (140 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (388 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (172 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.16 (112 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.22 (141 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (948 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (207 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 (80 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 59% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Petrolina (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Petrolina | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,542 (41,565 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,203 (32,426 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 5,504 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,799 (48,499 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 964 (25,972 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,564 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (2,254 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,873 (50,493 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 423 (11,409 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (444 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (381 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Petrolina (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 160 (4,322 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 142 (3,838 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (8,851 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 337 (9,072 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Petrolina (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,029 (1,752,673 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.79 (156 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 259% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 107 (2,890 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 506 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Petrolina (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Petrolina | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 9 (251 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 14 (383 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 114 (3,078 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 306 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (272 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (345 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.58 (150 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.93 (106 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (741 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 83% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Petrolina (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Petrolina | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (1,725 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (964 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 (2,426 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (4,049 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (673 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (339 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (189 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 72,557 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 87 (2,335 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (275 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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