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Cost of living in Constantine, Algeria compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Zaria has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Constantine (Algeria) is 5% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dinar (1,542 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 Dinar (1,080 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 268 Dinar (825 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 Dinar (197 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 177 Dinar (545 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Dinar (245 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 960 Dinar (2,961 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 157 Dinar (484 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (182 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 Dinar (1,542 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Dinar (374 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Dinar (99 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Constantine (Algeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,655 Dinar (122,327 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,399 Dinar (66,009 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,812 Dinar (11,759 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,779 Dinar (76,439 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,143 Dinar (31,290 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (7,647 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,751 Dinar (11,570 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 32,583 Dinar (100,510 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,249 Dinar (25,447 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 634 Dinar (1,956 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (10,445 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,800 Dinar (11,722 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,886 Dinar (36,667 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,345 Dinar (34,997 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Constantine (Algeria) is 14% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,600,000 Dinar (4,935,632 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Dinar (78 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (6,067 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 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 (2,058 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 Dinar (740 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 800 Dinar (2,468 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Dinar (1,303 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Dinar (679 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Dinar (139 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 120 Dinar (370 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (2,468 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (469 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (28 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,761 Dinar (8,517 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 240 Dinar (740 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
DZD
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Cost of living in Constantine (Algeria) is 7% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
360,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 336,509 ₦
(109,087 Dinar)
in Constantine.
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