- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 634 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 Dinar (R$ 2.67) | R$ 3.23 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 157 Dinar (R$ 5.02) | R$ 7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (R$ 2.70) | R$ 4.61 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 304 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (R$ 1.88) | R$ 3.27 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,354 Dinar (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 141 Dinar (R$ 4.50) | R$ 6 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 Dinar (R$ 1.31) | R$ 3.22 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 93,026 Dinar (R$ 2,973) | R$ 3,113 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,426 Dinar (R$ 1,548) | R$ 1,936 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,898 Dinar (R$ 604) | R$ 621 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 49,155 Dinar (R$ 1,571) | R$ 2,108 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 29,226 Dinar (R$ 934) | R$ 1,331 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,518 Dinar (R$ 112) | R$ 408 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,840 Dinar (R$ 155) | R$ 85 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 34,178 Dinar (R$ 1,092) | R$ 1,743 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,064 Dinar (R$ 609) | R$ 430 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 426 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 634 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,669 Dinar (R$ 181) | R$ 202 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,448 Dinar (R$ 206) | R$ 184 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,808 Dinar (R$ 409) | R$ 328 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,628 Dinar (R$ 372) | R$ 255 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,050,650 Dinar (R$ 97,490) | R$ 86,269 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Dinar (R$ 1.06) | R$ 4.24 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,817 Dinar (R$ 58) | R$ 201 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 517 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 45 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,808 Dinar (R$ 58) | R$ 234 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 700 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 460 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 315 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Dinar (R$ 4.15) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 143 Dinar (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.03 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 528 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 38 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,923 Dinar (R$ 61) | R$ 97 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,214 Dinar (R$ 39) | R$ 50 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,621 Dinar (R$ 84) | R$ 174 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,073 Dinar (R$ 162) | R$ 173 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 604 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 463 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 74,532 Dinar (R$ 2,382) | R$ 2,742 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.13 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,764 Dinar (R$ 88) | R$ 121 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03196
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,506 prices entered by 2,730 different people.
Cost of living in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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