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Cost of living in Constantine, Algeria compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Constantine (Algeria) is 7% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dinar (1,665 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 Dinar (1,165 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 268 Dinar (891 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 Dinar (212 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 177 Dinar (588 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Dinar (265 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 960 Dinar (3,196 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 157 Dinar (522 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (196 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 Dinar (1,665 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Dinar (403 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Dinar (107 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Constantine (Algeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,655 Dinar (132,024 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,399 Dinar (71,242 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,812 Dinar (12,691 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,779 Dinar (82,499 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,143 Dinar (33,770 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (8,254 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,751 Dinar (12,487 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 32,583 Dinar (108,478 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,249 Dinar (27,465 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 634 Dinar (2,111 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (11,273 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,800 Dinar (12,651 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,886 Dinar (39,574 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,345 Dinar (37,771 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (5,326,910 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Dinar (84 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (6,548 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 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 (2,221 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 Dinar (799 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 800 Dinar (2,663 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Dinar (1,407 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Dinar (732 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Dinar (150 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 120 Dinar (400 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (2,663 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (506 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 10,000 Dinar (33,293 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (30 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,761 Dinar (9,192 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 240 Dinar (799 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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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Cost of living in Constantine (Algeria) is 5% 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 342,478 ₦
(102,867 Dinar)
in Constantine.
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