Cost of living in Algeria compared to Brazil
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 34 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar (R$ 4.49) | R$ 5.86 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar (R$ 3.52) | R$ 8 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (R$ 2.90) | R$ 5.66 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar (R$ 64) | R$ 44 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (R$ 5.26) | R$ 9 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (R$ 1.75) | R$ 4.90 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar (R$ 3,131) | R$ 3,725 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar (R$ 1,926) | R$ 2,495 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (R$ 311) | R$ 593 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar (R$ 2,248) | R$ 2,641 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar (R$ 1,581) | R$ 1,683 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (R$ 160) | R$ 510 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar (R$ 58) | R$ 89 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar (R$ 2,044) | R$ 2,004 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (R$ 788) | R$ 631 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (R$ 115) | R$ 21 | + 449% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar (R$ 202) | R$ 249 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar (R$ 200) | R$ 246 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar (R$ 456) | R$ 412 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar (R$ 457) | R$ 307 | + 49% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 49% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (R$ 152,429) | R$ 116,713 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (R$ 1.55) | R$ 5.53 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar (R$ 42) | R$ 229 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 44 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (R$ 72) | R$ 263 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 5.28 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 55 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar (R$ 118) | R$ 113 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar (R$ 40) | R$ 66 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (R$ 126) | R$ 205 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar (R$ 359) | R$ 199 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (R$ 4,072) | R$ 4,141 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.29 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar (R$ 139) | R$ 125 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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