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Cost of living in Petrozavodsk, Russia compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 250 (458 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 178 (327 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 100 (183 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 36 (66 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (120 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 57 (105 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 247 (452 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 55 (101 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (68 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 35 (64 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 350 (642 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | - 50% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 60 (110 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (39 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | - 23% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (55,017 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (12,837 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,500 (13,754 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 57,990 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (12,837 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 500 (917 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 425 (779 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 35,000 (64,186 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 22,363 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 510 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 777 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 1,500 (2,751 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,250 (4,126 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (9,169 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (9,169 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,150,000 (2,108,970 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (51 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,175 (2,155 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,200 (2,201 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 886% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 378 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 375 (688 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 100 (183 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 98 (180 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 316 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (94 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (147 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (550 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 32% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 967 (1,773 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 490 (899 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (3,668 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 62% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,200 (2,201 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 247 (452 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 82 (150 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 93 (171 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | - 56% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (5.50 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,200 (2,201 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 65 (119 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
325,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 224,587 Dinar
(руб 122,465)
in Petrozavodsk.
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