Cost of living in Algeria compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Dinar (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 306 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Dinar (R$ 3.75) | R$ 3.94 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 157 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Dinar (R$ 2.56) | R$ 5.54 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 492 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 260 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 Dinar (R$ 1.86) | R$ 4.61 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 175 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 4.99 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,996 Dinar (R$ 79) | R$ 39 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Dinar (R$ 5.75) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Dinar (R$ 1.15) | R$ 3.49 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,833 Dinar (R$ 4,977) | R$ 3,059 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,630 Dinar (R$ 2,438) | R$ 1,842 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,042 Dinar (R$ 160) | R$ 501 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,106 Dinar (R$ 2,496) | R$ 2,155 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,733 Dinar (R$ 1,295) | R$ 1,310 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (R$ 98) | R$ 369 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,079 Dinar (R$ 122) | R$ 80 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,787 Dinar (R$ 1,495) | R$ 1,699 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,530 Dinar (R$ 773) | R$ 478 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 718 Dinar (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 581 Dinar (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,214 Dinar (R$ 285) | R$ 200 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,043 Dinar (R$ 239) | R$ 187 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,656 Dinar (R$ 421) | R$ 329 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,703 Dinar (R$ 582) | R$ 250 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,867,510 Dinar (R$ 152,984) | R$ 89,783 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Dinar (R$ 1.57) | R$ 4.65 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,391 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 222 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 377 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 335 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 41 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (R$ 79) | R$ 216 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 517 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 185 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 4.14 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 502 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 45 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,063 Dinar (R$ 121) | R$ 94 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Dinar (R$ 35) | R$ 53 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,869 Dinar (R$ 113) | R$ 213 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,292 Dinar (R$ 209) | R$ 175 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Dinar (R$ 62) | R$ 25 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (R$ 2,139) | R$ 3,584 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.32 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,966 Dinar (R$ 117) | R$ 116 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 278 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,311 prices entered by 1,843 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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