Cost of living in Algeria compared to Argentina
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Algeria | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (ARS $3,779) | ARS $8,530 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (ARS $3,890) | ARS $5,897 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (ARS $2,900) | ARS $1,911 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (ARS $811) | ARS $882 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (ARS $1,742) | ARS $1,929 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (ARS $607) | ARS $1,061 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (ARS $3,775) | ARS $4,091 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (ARS $2,744) | ARS $1,592 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (ARS $456) | ARS $782 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (ARS $1,485) | ARS $1,079 | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (ARS $8,955) | ARS $4,509 | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (ARS $992) | ARS $1,946 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (ARS $340) | ARS $429 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Algeria | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (ARS $585,700) | ARS $451,018 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (ARS $327,716) | ARS $318,244 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (ARS $25,680) | ARS $28,854 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (ARS $394,829) | ARS $337,031 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (ARS $176,627) | ARS $199,181 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (ARS $21,711) | ARS $25,370 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (ARS $8,567) | ARS $9,195 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (ARS $235,738) | ARS $252,100 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (ARS $164,423) | ARS $141,734 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (ARS $4,896) | ARS $3,508 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (ARS $3,656) | ARS $2,229 | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Algeria | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (ARS $24,585) | ARS $47,670 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (ARS $42,069) | ARS $30,480 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (ARS $86,513) | ARS $94,860 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (ARS $59,029) | ARS $68,106 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 34% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Algeria | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (ARS $27,441,221) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (ARS $268) | ARS $716 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (ARS $7,235) | ARS $27,160 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Algeria | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (ARS $4,670) | ARS $3,587 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (ARS $2,946) | ARS $6,490 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (ARS $12,089) | ARS $10,006 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (ARS $1,596) | ARS $3,430 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (ARS $3,110) | ARS $1,612 | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (ARS $1,618) | ARS $3,019 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (ARS $1,147) | ARS $2,188 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (ARS $1,296) | ARS $1,947 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (ARS $3,141) | ARS $5,524 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Algeria | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (ARS $9,294) | ARS $15,397 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (ARS $9,174) | ARS $6,367 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (ARS $15,977) | ARS $18,459 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (ARS $32,547) | ARS $22,802 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (ARS $6,327) | ARS $4,696 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (ARS $1,380) | ARS $2,399 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (ARS $2,306) | ARS $2,204 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (ARS $558,095) | ARS $441,836 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (ARS $71) | ARS $200 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (ARS $18,993) | ARS $21,782 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (ARS $2,179) | ARS $2,480 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,278 prices entered by 786 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in Argentina
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