- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Jordan
- Batna City
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Batna City, Algeria compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Batna City (Algeria) is 13% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 833 Dinar (Dinar 5.192) | Dinar 4.667 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 550 Dinar (Dinar 3.427) | Dinar 4.500 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 Dinar (Dinar 1.142) | Dinar 3.250 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 Dinar (Dinar 0.413) | Dinar 1.000 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 Dinar (Dinar 1.402) | Dinar 1.100 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 Dinar (Dinar 0.514) | Dinar 0.600 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 325 Dinar (Dinar 2.025) | Dinar 4.000 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 245 Dinar (Dinar 1.527) | Dinar 1.100 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Dinar (Dinar 0.389) | Dinar 1.500 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (Dinar 1.246) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Dinar (Dinar 25) | Dinar 10 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 130 Dinar (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 Dinar (Dinar 0.249) | Dinar 0.531 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Batna City (Algeria) is 22% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,250 Dinar (Dinar 151) | Dinar 400 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,667 Dinar (Dinar 104) | Dinar 225 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 Dinar (Dinar 112) | Dinar 350 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,000 Dinar (Dinar 81) | Dinar 250 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Dinar (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,333 Dinar (Dinar 27) | Dinar 15 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,667 Dinar (Dinar 222) | Dinar 250 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Dinar (Dinar 118) | Dinar 95 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 Dinar (Dinar 1.402) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Batna City (Algeria) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,467 Dinar (Dinar 22) | Dinar 80 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,599 Dinar (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Dinar (Dinar 50) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,934 Dinar (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Batna City (Algeria) is 21% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,832,800 Dinar (Dinar 30,112) | Dinar 8,000 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Dinar (Dinar 0.189) | Dinar 0.750 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Dinar (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Batna City (Algeria) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 Dinar (Dinar 2.804) | Dinar 6 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Dinar (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Dinar (Dinar 2.337) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (Dinar 1.246) | Dinar 2.500 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Dinar (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 1.000 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Dinar (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 2.000 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Dinar (Dinar 1.246) | Dinar 3.000 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Batna City (Algeria) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Dinar (Dinar 4.985) | - | - | |
| 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 | 3,000 Dinar (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Dinar (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 2.000 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Dinar (Dinar 0.312) | Dinar 1.000 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (Dinar 0.062) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Dinar (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dinar (Dinar 1.558) | Dinar 2.100 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00623
JOD
/
DZD
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Cost of living in Batna City (Algeria) is 6% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,130
(181,357 Dinar)
in Batna City.
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