Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Algiers, Algeria
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| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (1,783 Dinar) | 682 Dinar | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (791 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (716 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (117 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.81 (523 Dinar) | 163 Dinar | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.91 (533 Dinar) | 70 Dinar | + 666% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (840 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.53 (492 Dinar) | 274 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (240 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (221 Dinar) | 211 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,881 Dinar) | 1,071 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (233 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (271 Dinar) | 29 Dinar | + 832% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,784 (302,181 Dinar) | 129,732 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,219 (240,927 Dinar) | 53,062 Dinar | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (19,745 Dinar) | 3,778 Dinar | + 423% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (214,911 Dinar) | 72,487 Dinar | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (159,701 Dinar) | 28,799 Dinar | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (13,810 Dinar) | 3,618 Dinar | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (6,005 Dinar) | 4,814 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (45,299 Dinar) | 39,646 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (32,845 Dinar) | 23,005 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (713 Dinar) | 547 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (3,018 Dinar) | 339 Dinar | + 791% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (5,154 Dinar) | 6,579 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (5,211 Dinar) | 6,226 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (8,615 Dinar) | 11,716 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (15,518 Dinar) | 10,985 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,015 (2,389,915 Dinar) | 3,390,320 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (81 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (14,091 Dinar) | 1,967 Dinar | + 617% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 469 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (889 Dinar) | 237 Dinar | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (2,263 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 515% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (17,562 Dinar) | 1,233 Dinar | + 1325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (641 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (423 Dinar) | 402 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (596 Dinar) | 361 Dinar | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (418 Dinar) | 156 Dinar | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (310 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (3,381 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 1131% | |
| Entertainment | + 251% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 251% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (5,281 Dinar) | 2,080 Dinar | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (2,644 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (13,917 Dinar) | 2,726 Dinar | + 411% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (10,388 Dinar) | 5,482 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,303 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (559 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (591 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (14,620 Dinar) | 16,289 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (109 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 1092% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (11,660 Dinar) | 3,052 Dinar | + 282% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (806 Dinar) | 212 Dinar | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,097,535 Dinar
($10,110)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
406,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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