Cost of living in Batna City (Algeria) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Batna City (Algeria) is 30% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Batna City | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 838 Dinar (Dinar 4.408) | Dinar 4.014 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 522 Dinar (Dinar 2.746) | Dinar 4.007 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 249 Dinar (Dinar 1.312) | Dinar 2.654 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Dinar (Dinar 0.341) | Dinar 1.000 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 183 Dinar (Dinar 0.961) | Dinar 1.386 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 92 Dinar (Dinar 0.486) | Dinar 0.552 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Dinar (Dinar 1.908) | Dinar 3.365 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 263 Dinar (Dinar 1.383) | Dinar 1.148 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 71 Dinar (Dinar 0.374) | Dinar 1.139 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (Dinar 1.052) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 142 Dinar (Dinar 0.745) | Dinar 1.000 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Dinar (Dinar 0.243) | Dinar 1.000 | - 76% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Batna City (Algeria) is 29% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Batna City | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,182 Dinar (Dinar 201) | Dinar 701 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,674 Dinar (Dinar 130) | Dinar 233 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,483 Dinar (Dinar 71) | Dinar 60 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,397 Dinar (Dinar 123) | Dinar 470 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,148 Dinar (Dinar 85) | Dinar 226 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,001 Dinar (Dinar 42) | Dinar 30 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,305 Dinar (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 41,847 Dinar (Dinar 220) | Dinar 231 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,090 Dinar (Dinar 132) | Dinar 103 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 586 Dinar (Dinar 3.079) | Dinar 8 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,000 Dinar (Dinar 74) | Dinar 15 | + 391% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Batna City (Algeria) is 44% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Batna City | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,032 Dinar (Dinar 16) | Dinar 50 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,951 Dinar (Dinar 52) | Dinar 20 | + 162% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,205 Dinar (Dinar 48) | Dinar 60 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,948 Dinar (Dinar 52) | Dinar 35 | + 49% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Batna City (Algeria) is 38% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Batna City | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 7,518 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 92 Dinar (Dinar 0.485) | Dinar 0.750 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,412 Dinar (Dinar 13) | Dinar 33 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,809 Dinar (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Batna City (Algeria) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Batna City | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.500 | + 215% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 515 Dinar (Dinar 2.709) | Dinar 5.219 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Dinar (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 Dinar (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 3.000 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 537 Dinar (Dinar 2.822) | Dinar 3.125 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Dinar (Dinar 0.823) | Dinar 2.741 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 215 Dinar (Dinar 1.132) | Dinar 0.916 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 346 Dinar (Dinar 1.818) | Dinar 2.000 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 222 Dinar (Dinar 1.166) | Dinar 4.445 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Batna City (Algeria) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Batna City | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 887 Dinar (Dinar 4.664) | Dinar 6.000 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
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 | 2,347 Dinar (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 Dinar (Dinar 0.606) | Dinar 1.000 | - 39% | |
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 0.053) | Dinar 0.030 | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,548 Dinar (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.148 | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
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 March 27, 2024.
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