- Cost of Living
- China
- Algeria
- Shanghai
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 60% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (543 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (654 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (254 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (327 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 308% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (267 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (147 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (1,295 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (246 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (235 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (88 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (1,811 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (165 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (302 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 507% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 46% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (267,183 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (120,541 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (7,577 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (126,793 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (55,399 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (3,788 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (2,295 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,613 (47,330 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元740 (13,399 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (1,016 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (534 Dinar) | 777 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 11% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (12,655 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (5,885 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (14,471 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (14,089 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 38% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (3,182,652 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (140 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 336% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (3,623 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (968 Dinar) | 626 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 240% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 240% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (492 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (640 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (15,856 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 915% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (638 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (636 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (711 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (185 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (354 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (1,440 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元174 (3,157 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (2,898 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元899 (16,285 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (3,623 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (1,454 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (543 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (301 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,265 (59,143 Dinar) | 70,568 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (3.62 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (4,722 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (272 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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