Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria vs Cairo, Egypt
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 17% cheaper than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 813 Dinar (E£ 96) | E£ 114 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 513 Dinar (E£ 61) | E£ 76 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 Dinar (E£ 30) | E£ 45 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 Dinar (E£ 11) | E£ 17 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (E£ 18) | E£ 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Dinar (E£ 8) | E£ 6 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Dinar (E£ 59) | E£ 36 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 267 Dinar (E£ 32) | E£ 25 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 Dinar (E£ 6) | E£ 8 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 31 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,069 Dinar (E£ 244) | E£ 173 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 143 Dinar (E£ 17) | E£ 15 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Dinar (E£ 3.79) | E£ 7 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 33% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,348 Dinar (E£ 10,788) | E£ 11,496 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,168 Dinar (E£ 7,106) | E£ 5,899 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,010 Dinar (E£ 592) | E£ 771 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 71,151 Dinar (E£ 8,403) | E£ 5,676 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,330 Dinar (E£ 4,054) | E£ 3,439 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,015 Dinar (E£ 1,301) | E£ 538 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,254 Dinar (E£ 384) | E£ 153 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 46,996 Dinar (E£ 5,550) | E£ 4,572 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,230 Dinar (E£ 2,507) | E£ 2,055 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,013 Dinar (E£ 120) | E£ 89 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 476 Dinar (E£ 56) | E£ 44 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 24% cheaper than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,133 Dinar (E£ 606) | E£ 1,035 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,420 Dinar (E£ 758) | E£ 854 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,803 Dinar (E£ 921) | E£ 2,364 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,467 Dinar (E£ 1,472) | E£ 1,493 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,864,730 Dinar (E£ 456,410) | E£ 395,503 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (E£ 4.95) | E£ 8 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,715 Dinar (E£ 203) | E£ 270 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 780 Dinar (E£ 92) | E£ 50 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 4% cheaper than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 386 Dinar (E£ 46) | E£ 45 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Dinar (E£ 44) | E£ 66 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,988 Dinar (E£ 235) | E£ 277 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 305 Dinar (E£ 36) | E£ 82 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar (E£ 59) | E£ 45 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Dinar (E£ 37) | E£ 42 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 201 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 25 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 182 Dinar (E£ 21) | E£ 26 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 620 Dinar (E£ 73) | E£ 97 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,827 Dinar (E£ 452) | E£ 458 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 798 Dinar (E£ 94) | E£ 180 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,505 Dinar (E£ 296) | E£ 939 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,865 Dinar (E£ 693) | E£ 519 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 987 Dinar (E£ 117) | E£ 114 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 439 Dinar (E£ 52) | E£ 38 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 694 Dinar (E£ 82) | E£ 55 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,822 Dinar (E£ 7,537) | E£ 9,792 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (E£ 1.16) | E£ 1.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,236 Dinar (E£ 736) | E£ 498 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 276 Dinar (E£ 33) | E£ 42 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 986 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require E£ 31,000 in Cairo you would need to make just about E£ 30,977 (262,301 Dinar) in Algiers.
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