Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 147% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (2,637 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (1,473 Dinar) | 641 Dinar | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (690 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (150 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (988 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | + 378% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (579 Dinar) | 114 Dinar | + 406% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (876 Dinar) | 516 Dinar | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (546 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (303 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 241% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (456 Dinar) | 240 Dinar | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (1,951 Dinar) | 2,094 Dinar | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (376 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (478 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 946% | |
Housing | + 320% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 320% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,230 (441,452 Dinar) | 111,388 Dinar | + 296% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 (370,264 Dinar) | 59,314 Dinar | + 524% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (26,770 Dinar) | 7,917 Dinar | + 238% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 (324,069 Dinar) | 70,146 Dinar | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (246,030 Dinar) | 31,980 Dinar | + 669% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (15,157 Dinar) | 5,853 Dinar | + 159% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (8,795 Dinar) | 2,357 Dinar | + 273% | |
40” flat screen tv | $308 (42,045 Dinar) | 62,531 Dinar | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (14,974 Dinar) | 24,469 Dinar | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,850 Dinar) | 792 Dinar | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (4,207 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 518% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (7,772 Dinar) | 8,106 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (7,548 Dinar) | 6,125 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (12,933 Dinar) | 15,075 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (16,908 Dinar) | 15,707 Dinar | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 168% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,894 (3,128,525 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (195 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 356% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (10,575 Dinar) | 1,502 Dinar | + 604% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (2,530 Dinar) | 1,217 Dinar | + 108% | |
Personal Care | + 210% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (1,456 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | + 367% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (1,993 Dinar) | 491 Dinar | + 306% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (16,966 Dinar) | 1,905 Dinar | + 791% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (1,272 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 139% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (447 Dinar) | 528 Dinar | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (987 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 168% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (669 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 300% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (295 Dinar) | 259 Dinar | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (3,842 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | + 694% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (8,476 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 250% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (3,963 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 338% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (32,601 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 1119% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (12,953 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (2,294 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 178% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (667 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (1,063 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 (71,241 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (41 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 270% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (7,470 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (1,349 Dinar) | 323 Dinar | + 318% | |
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TOTAL | + 178% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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