- Cost of Living
- China
- Algeria
- Shanghai
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (491 Dinar) | 883 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (597 Dinar) | 605 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (229 Dinar) | 354 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (297 Dinar) | 86 Dinar | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (241 Dinar) | 168 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (133 Dinar) | 74 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (1,170 Dinar) | 497 Dinar | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (222 Dinar) | 274 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (213 Dinar) | 61 Dinar | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (80 Dinar) | 208 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (1,636 Dinar) | 1,169 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (144 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (273 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 775% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 47% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (241,299 Dinar) | 129,647 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (108,864 Dinar) | 52,837 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (6,843 Dinar) | 3,778 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (114,510 Dinar) | 67,440 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (50,032 Dinar) | 28,842 Dinar | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (3,421 Dinar) | 4,433 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (2,072 Dinar) | 4,945 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,340 (54,635 Dinar) | 41,244 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元937 (15,322 Dinar) | 24,308 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (987 Dinar) | 490 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (490 Dinar) | 251 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 5% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (11,429 Dinar) | 6,781 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (5,315 Dinar) | 6,182 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (13,069 Dinar) | 11,782 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (12,724 Dinar) | 11,220 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 35% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (2,874,327 Dinar) | 3,307,390 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (126 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (3,272 Dinar) | 1,966 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (867 Dinar) | 488 Dinar | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 180% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (552 Dinar) | 251 Dinar | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (656 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (12,061 Dinar) | 1,231 Dinar | + 880% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (564 Dinar) | 249 Dinar | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (572 Dinar) | 412 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (632 Dinar) | 350 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (209 Dinar) | 156 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (315 Dinar) | 171 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (1,388 Dinar) | 283 Dinar | + 391% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 30% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元255 (4,176 Dinar) | 1,851 Dinar | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (2,617 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (14,935 Dinar) | 2,699 Dinar | + 453% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (3,272 Dinar) | 5,477 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (1,288 Dinar) | 757 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (491 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (272 Dinar) | 371 Dinar | - 27% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (18,669 Dinar) | 18,388 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (3.27 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (4,264 Dinar) | 2,958 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (245 Dinar) | 229 Dinar | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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