Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 58% cheaper than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 51% cheaper than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Algiers | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,005 Dinar ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 674 Dinar ($5.00) | $8 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 424 Dinar ($3.15) | $6 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Dinar ($0.92) | $1.21 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 267 Dinar ($1.98) | $4.62 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dinar ($0.74) | $3.76 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 630 Dinar ($4.67) | $5.63 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 415 Dinar ($3.08) | $3.67 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar ($0.60) | $1.91 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Dinar ($1.79) | $3.16 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,526 Dinar ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 154 Dinar ($1.15) | $2.22 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Dinar ($0.37) | $1.96 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 62% cheaper than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Algiers | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 96,885 Dinar ($719) | $1,489 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,756 Dinar ($376) | $1,044 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,504 Dinar ($41) | $275 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 59,551 Dinar ($442) | $912 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,876 Dinar ($236) | $1,080 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,564 Dinar ($34) | $152 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,542 Dinar ($19) | $52 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 45,960 Dinar ($341) | $266 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,550 Dinar ($175) | $130 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 750 Dinar ($5.56) | $12 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 570 Dinar ($4.23) | $19 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,654 Dinar ($42) | $38 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,658 Dinar ($49) | $48 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,279 Dinar ($121) | $114 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,546 Dinar ($86) | $114 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 59% cheaper than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,034,430 Dinar ($29,924) | $24,859 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar ($0.32) | $0.72 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,358 Dinar ($10) | $55 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 506 Dinar ($3.75) | $16 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 65% cheaper than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 Dinar ($4.17) | $5.66 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 435 Dinar ($3.23) | $30 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,894 Dinar ($14) | $80 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 306 Dinar ($2.27) | $5.09 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 505 Dinar ($3.75) | $4.00 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 284 Dinar ($2.11) | $4.09 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 164 Dinar ($1.22) | $4.30 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 280 Dinar ($2.08) | $2.34 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 405 Dinar ($3.00) | $26 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 64% cheaper than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Algiers | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,027 Dinar ($15) | $45 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,302 Dinar ($10) | $37 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,867 Dinar ($21) | $156 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,763 Dinar ($43) | $84 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 867 Dinar ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 296 Dinar ($2.19) | $5.13 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 474 Dinar ($3.52) | $5.51 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,557 Dinar ($538) | $426 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar ($0.08) | $0.75 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,886 Dinar ($29) | $39 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Dinar ($2.57) | $6 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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