- Cost of Living
- China
- Algeria
- Shanghai
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 39% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (476 Dinar) | 644 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (573 Dinar) | 517 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (222 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (305 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 247% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (234 Dinar) | 163 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (128 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (1,134 Dinar) | 294 Dinar | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (215 Dinar) | 262 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (206 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (77 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (1,586 Dinar) | 1,073 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (145 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (264 Dinar) | 28 Dinar | + 845% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 58% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (233,992 Dinar) | 109,115 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (105,567 Dinar) | 48,087 Dinar | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (6,635 Dinar) | 6,532 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (111,042 Dinar) | 47,518 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (48,517 Dinar) | 24,185 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (3,318 Dinar) | 7,583 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (2,009 Dinar) | 4,801 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,265 (51,794 Dinar) | 42,059 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元964 (15,285 Dinar) | 23,458 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (892 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (470 Dinar) | 381 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 15% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (11,083 Dinar) | 4,175 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (5,154 Dinar) | 5,640 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (12,674 Dinar) | 10,042 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (12,339 Dinar) | 9,876 Dinar | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 55% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (2,787,281 Dinar) | 2,795,610 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (122 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | + 364% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (3,173 Dinar) | 1,713 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (843 Dinar) | 324 Dinar | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 151% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (535 Dinar) | 245 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (636 Dinar) | 376 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元660 (10,477 Dinar) | 1,148 Dinar | + 813% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (547 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (555 Dinar) | 398 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (613 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (203 Dinar) | 169 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (306 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元83 (1,319 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 6% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元248 (3,942 Dinar) | 2,347 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (2,538 Dinar) | 789 Dinar | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元518 (8,222 Dinar) | 2,872 Dinar | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (3,173 Dinar) | 6,974 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元78 (1,241 Dinar) | 794 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (476 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (263 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (18,103 Dinar) | 24,697 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (3.17 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (4,135 Dinar) | 2,810 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (238 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,530 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 46% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 445,621 Dinar
(元28,090)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
305,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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