- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Constantine, Algeria compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Constantine (Algeria) is 5% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dinar (1,578 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 Dinar (1,105 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 121% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 268 Dinar (845 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 Dinar (201 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 177 Dinar (558 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Dinar (251 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 960 Dinar (3,030 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 157 Dinar (495 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (186 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 Dinar (1,578 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Dinar (382 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Dinar (102 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Constantine (Algeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,655 Dinar (125,170 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,399 Dinar (67,544 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,812 Dinar (12,032 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,779 Dinar (78,215 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,143 Dinar (32,017 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (7,825 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,751 Dinar (11,839 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 32,583 Dinar (102,846 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,249 Dinar (26,039 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 634 Dinar (2,001 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Constantine (Algeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,386 Dinar (10,688 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,800 Dinar (11,995 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,886 Dinar (37,519 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,345 Dinar (35,810 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Constantine (Algeria) is 13% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Dinar (5,050,336 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Dinar (80 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (6,208 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Constantine (Algeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 667 Dinar (2,106 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 Dinar (758 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 800 Dinar (2,525 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Dinar (1,334 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Dinar (694 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Dinar (142 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 120 Dinar (379 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Constantine (Algeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Dinar (2,525 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 152 Dinar (480 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (28 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,761 Dinar (8,715 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 240 Dinar (758 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on August 06, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Constantine (Algeria) is 6% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
369,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 347,854 ₦
(110,204 Dinar)
in Constantine.
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