Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Richmond, Virginia | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (2,189 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (1,347 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (942 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (140 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.60 (755 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.29 (578 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 478% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (1,005 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.52 (609 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (225 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 180% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.87 (657 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 172% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (2,406 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.54 (343 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (292 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 480% | |
Housing | + 241% | |||
Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Richmond, Virginia | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,122 (286,109 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,465 (197,540 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | + 289% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (24,087 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 338% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,630 (219,742 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,108 (149,320 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 368% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (16,086 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 252% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (5,891 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 132% | |
40” flat screen tv | $266 (35,851 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (13,765 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (2,029 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (4,988 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 774% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Richmond, Virginia | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (5,698 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (5,145 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (13,412 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (16,215 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Richmond, Virginia | Algiers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,357 (3,688,312 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (119 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 175% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (5,839 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 330% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (3,329 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 558% | |
Personal Care | + 224% | |||
Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Richmond, Virginia | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (1,081 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (1,943 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 347% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (20,057 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 959% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (1,060 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 247% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.86 (655 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.57 (752 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 164% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.35 (586 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 257% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.82 (380 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (3,449 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 752% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Richmond, Virginia | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (7,146 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 253% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (3,957 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $193 (25,992 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 807% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (14,339 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | + 149% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,627 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (667 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 125% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (977 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 106% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $389 (52,496 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (25 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (4,392 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (1,095 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 216% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 542 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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