Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 94% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 102% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 102% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Rome | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (2,693 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,320 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (736 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (210 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (561 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (357 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (1,135 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (323 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (237 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (191 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,032 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (243 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (215 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 138% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Rome | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (294,601 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (178,339 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (20,441 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (152,431 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (103,557 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (13,660 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (4,093 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (57,562 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (23,274 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (819 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (1,317 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Rome | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (11,680 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (5,296 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (12,338 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (16,508 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 103% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Rome | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (3,700,614 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (265 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 552% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (5,166 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (2,149 Dinar) | 935 Dinar | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 134% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Rome | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (1,057 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (1,331 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (13,941 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 633% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (681 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (490 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (529 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (330 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (289 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (3,124 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 58% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Rome | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (6,185 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (2,574 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (9,773 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (9,442 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,688 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (256 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (755 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (71,412 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (26 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (7,623 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (793 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | + 133% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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