Cost of living in Algeria compared to Brazil
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,220 Dinar (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 531 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 31 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 Dinar (R$ 3.87) | R$ 4.39 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 176 Dinar (R$ 5.97) | R$ 10 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Dinar (R$ 4.20) | R$ 7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 368 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Dinar (R$ 3.03) | R$ 4.82 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 5.71 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,579 Dinar (R$ 54) | R$ 42 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Dinar (R$ 5.26) | R$ 8 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Dinar (R$ 1.44) | R$ 3.82 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,508 Dinar (R$ 2,528) | R$ 2,814 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,976 Dinar (R$ 1,730) | R$ 2,001 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,295 Dinar (R$ 451) | R$ 569 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,818 Dinar (R$ 1,928) | R$ 2,236 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,149 Dinar (R$ 1,227) | R$ 1,472 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,505 Dinar (R$ 289) | R$ 404 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,741 Dinar (R$ 93) | R$ 84 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 47,282 Dinar (R$ 1,604) | R$ 2,006 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,035 Dinar (R$ 883) | R$ 586 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 661 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,709 Dinar (R$ 262) | R$ 245 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,390 Dinar (R$ 251) | R$ 219 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,861 Dinar (R$ 402) | R$ 347 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,821 Dinar (R$ 401) | R$ 266 | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Dinar (R$ 237,509) | R$ 98,696 | + 141% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (R$ 1.43) | R$ 7 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Dinar (R$ 53) | R$ 223 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 479 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 52 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,653 Dinar (R$ 56) | R$ 244 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 453 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 315 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 4.62 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 47 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Algeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,703 Dinar (R$ 58) | R$ 92 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 641 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 54 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,980 Dinar (R$ 135) | R$ 189 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,655 Dinar (R$ 56) | R$ 26 | + 119% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 335 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Dinar (R$ 679) | R$ 3,925 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.29 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,829 Dinar (R$ 96) | R$ 123 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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