Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (2,663 Dinar) | 1,558 Dinar | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,386 Dinar) | 712 Dinar | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (508 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (149 Dinar) | 132 Dinar | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.47 (362 Dinar) | 256 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (285 Dinar) | 98 Dinar | + 191% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (991 Dinar) | 588 Dinar | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (295 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (198 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (119 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (997 Dinar) | 1,521 Dinar | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (336 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 134% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (108 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 156% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 118% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,197 (175,983 Dinar) | 92,214 Dinar | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €793 (116,521 Dinar) | 55,014 Dinar | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (20,111 Dinar) | 4,980 Dinar | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (133,762 Dinar) | 60,742 Dinar | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €598 (87,964 Dinar) | 32,866 Dinar | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (16,045 Dinar) | 4,019 Dinar | + 299% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (4,126 Dinar) | 1,692 Dinar | + 144% | |
40” flat screen tv | €302 (44,321 Dinar) | 56,987 Dinar | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (15,143 Dinar) | 24,721 Dinar | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (1,171 Dinar) | 726 Dinar | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,657 Dinar) | 497 Dinar | + 233% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (13,270 Dinar) | 5,392 Dinar | + 146% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (3,850 Dinar) | 5,634 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (14,366 Dinar) | 11,445 Dinar | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (14,433 Dinar) | 10,890 Dinar | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 123% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,745 (3,637,125 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (242 Dinar) | 40 Dinar | + 502% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (4,769 Dinar) | 1,434 Dinar | + 233% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (2,556 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 380% | |
Personal Care | + 112% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 112% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (1,845 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 590% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.28 (776 Dinar) | 425 Dinar | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (9,755 Dinar) | 1,826 Dinar | + 434% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.97 (731 Dinar) | 293 Dinar | + 149% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (380 Dinar) | 482 Dinar | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (595 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (242 Dinar) | 211 Dinar | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (338 Dinar) | 309 Dinar | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (2,527 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | + 403% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (4,446 Dinar) | 2,120 Dinar | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (2,483 Dinar) | 989 Dinar | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (7,351 Dinar) | 2,645 Dinar | + 178% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (7,433 Dinar) | 5,812 Dinar | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,556 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (378 Dinar) | 340 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 (605 Dinar) | 477 Dinar | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €539 (79,224 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (22 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (6,908 Dinar) | 4,050 Dinar | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.36 (787 Dinar) | 332 Dinar | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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