Cost of living in Algeria compared to Canada
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Algeria | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (C$6.00) | C$24 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (C$6) | C$14 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (C$4.60) | C$10 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (C$1.29) | C$3.28 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (C$2.76) | C$5.88 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (C$0.96) | C$5.56 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (C$5.99) | C$11 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (C$4.35) | C$5.47 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (C$0.72) | C$3.31 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (C$2.35) | C$4.03 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (C$14) | C$21 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (C$1.57) | C$3.23 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (C$0.54) | C$2.58 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 72% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Algeria | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (C$929) | C$2,911 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (C$520) | C$2,295 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (C$41) | C$240 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (C$626) | C$2,062 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (C$280) | C$1,501 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (C$34) | C$128 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (C$14) | C$65 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (C$374) | C$401 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (C$261) | C$213 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (C$5.80) | C$30 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Algeria | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (C$39) | C$80 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (C$67) | C$57 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (C$137) | C$147 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (C$94) | C$173 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Algeria | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (C$43,529) | C$33,546 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (C$0.42) | C$1.60 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (C$11) | C$106 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Algeria | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (C$4.67) | C$24 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (C$19) | C$103 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (C$2.53) | C$10 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (C$4.93) | C$6 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (C$2.57) | C$6 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (C$1.82) | C$4.45 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (C$2.06) | C$3.63 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (C$4.98) | C$31 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Algeria | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (C$15) | C$68 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (C$25) | C$217 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (C$52) | C$129 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (C$2.19) | C$5.88 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (C$3.66) | C$8 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (C$885) | C$808 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (C$0.11) | C$0.44 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (C$3.46) | C$18 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,871 prices entered by 750 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 63% cheaper than in Canada
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