Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria vs Rabat, Morocco
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 28% cheaper than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 813 Dinar (55 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 513 Dinar (35 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 Dinar (17 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 Dinar (6 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (10 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Dinar (4.83 Dirham) | 5.18 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Dinar (34 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 267 Dinar (18 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 Dinar (3.43 Dirham) | 5.29 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Dinar (8 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,069 Dinar (139 Dirham) | 104 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 143 Dinar (10 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Dinar (2.16 Dirham) | 3.51 Dirham | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 4% cheaper than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,348 Dinar (6,142 Dirham) | 7,474 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,168 Dinar (4,045 Dirham) | 3,834 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,010 Dinar (337 Dirham) | 484 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 71,151 Dinar (4,784 Dirham) | 4,960 Dirham | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,330 Dinar (2,308 Dirham) | 3,039 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,015 Dinar (741 Dirham) | 317 Dirham | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,254 Dinar (219 Dirham) | 224 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 46,996 Dinar (3,160 Dirham) | 4,716 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,230 Dinar (1,427 Dirham) | 1,388 Dirham | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,013 Dinar (68 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 476 Dinar (32 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is 6% cheaper than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,133 Dinar (345 Dirham) | 519 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,420 Dinar (432 Dirham) | 406 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,803 Dinar (525 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,467 Dinar (838 Dirham) | 856 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 25% cheaper than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,864,730 Dinar (259,847 Dirham) | 235,703 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (2.82 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,715 Dinar (115 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 780 Dinar (52 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 31% cheaper than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 386 Dinar (26 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Dinar (25 Dirham) | 106 Dirham | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,988 Dinar (134 Dirham) | 212 Dirham | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 305 Dinar (21 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar (34 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Dinar (21 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 201 Dinar (13 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 182 Dinar (12 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 620 Dinar (42 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,827 Dinar (257 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 798 Dinar (54 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,505 Dinar (168 Dirham) | 382 Dirham | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,865 Dinar (394 Dirham) | 396 Dirham | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 987 Dinar (66 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 439 Dinar (30 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 694 Dinar (47 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,822 Dinar (4,291 Dirham) | 5,024 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (0.66 Dirham) | 0.67 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,236 Dinar (419 Dirham) | 384 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 276 Dinar (19 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 624 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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