Cost of living in 'Ain Temouchent, Algeria vs Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is 54% cheaper than in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 689 Dinar ($5.18) | $8 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 205 Dinar ($1.54) | $3.84 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Dinar ($0.66) | $0.88 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Dinar ($0.90) | $2.52 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Dinar ($0.38) | $3.65 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $4.89 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 150 Dinar ($1.13) | $3.67 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Dinar ($0.23) | $1.62 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.38 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $16 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 90 Dinar ($0.68) | $1.80 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Dinar ($0.14) | $1.74 | - 92% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is 9% cheaper than in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,492 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $980 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $235 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,019 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $648 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $158 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $45 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 76,312 Dinar ($574) | $277 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Dinar ($150) | $102 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 563 Dinar ($4.23) | $10 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $21 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is 26% cheaper than in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,262 Dinar ($32) | $38 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,235 Dinar ($39) | $48 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Dinar ($38) | $87 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 Dinar ($45) | $95 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is 10% cheaper than in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,919 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 Dinar ($0.21) | $0.55 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Dinar ($38) | $41 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is about the same as in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $103 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $8 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $3.28 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $5.04 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.21 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.35 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is 20% cheaper than in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Dinar ($38) | $52 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $27 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Dinar ($11) | $171 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $80 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.15 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar ($3.76) | $4.92 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $432 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,000 Dinar ($53) | $48 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $5.64 | - | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) is 21% cheaper than in Birmingham, Alabama (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,100 in Birmingham, Alabama you would need to make just about $3,237 (430,402 Dinar) in 'Ain Temouchent.
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