Cost of living in Algeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 593 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 465 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 25 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 Dinar (R$ 3.35) | R$ 3.39 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (R$ 3.47) | R$ 5.58 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 Dinar (R$ 2.19) | R$ 4.02 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Dinar (R$ 4.77) | R$ 4.72 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,316 Dinar (R$ 96) | R$ 38 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 141 Dinar (R$ 5.84) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Dinar (R$ 1.53) | R$ 3.38 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,993 Dinar (R$ 2,199) | R$ 3,357 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,540 Dinar (R$ 1,267) | R$ 1,909 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,076 Dinar (R$ 501) | R$ 505 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,748 Dinar (R$ 1,359) | R$ 1,981 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,084 Dinar (R$ 709) | R$ 1,293 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,365 Dinar (R$ 347) | R$ 297 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,859 Dinar (R$ 119) | R$ 79 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,921 Dinar (R$ 1,449) | R$ 1,517 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,818 Dinar (R$ 781) | R$ 438 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 612 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,810 Dinar (R$ 200) | R$ 212 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,014 Dinar (R$ 208) | R$ 176 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,458 Dinar (R$ 351) | R$ 306 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,838 Dinar (R$ 408) | R$ 240 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,620,680 Dinar (R$ 108,734) | R$ 87,541 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Dinar (R$ 1.63) | R$ 4.32 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 Dinar (R$ 67) | R$ 209 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 241 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 281 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 39 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,412 Dinar (R$ 59) | R$ 247 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 272 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 635 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 152 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 5.38 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 3.67 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 40 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,427 Dinar (R$ 59) | R$ 100 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 761 Dinar (R$ 32) | R$ 52 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,515 Dinar (R$ 104) | R$ 235 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,295 Dinar (R$ 178) | R$ 180 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 855 Dinar (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 235 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 48,559 Dinar (R$ 2,015) | R$ 3,003 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.30 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,705 Dinar (R$ 112) | R$ 114 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 267 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,818 prices entered by 1,147 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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