Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 945 Dinar (51元) | 39元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Dinar (42元) | 37元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 497 Dinar (27元) | 14元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 Dinar (5.10元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 260 Dinar (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 Dinar (5.11元) | 11元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 585 Dinar (32元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 513 Dinar (28元) | 16元 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 84 Dinar (4.56元) | 6元 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Dinar (81元) | 6元 | + 1212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Dinar (432元) | 91元 | + 374% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 167 Dinar (9元) | 9元 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Dinar (2.72元) | 12元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,547 Dinar (4,240元) | 15,617元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,699 Dinar (2,089元) | 7,345元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,527 Dinar (352元) | 505元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,710 Dinar (2,197元) | 6,729元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,537 Dinar (1,378元) | 3,858元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,355 Dinar (505元) | 296元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,975 Dinar (107元) | 103元 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,686 Dinar (2,682元) | 1,460元 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,119 Dinar (1,518元) | 553元 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (42元) | 44元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (31元) | 59元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,834 Dinar (315元) | 418元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,117 Dinar (762元) | 296元 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,799 Dinar (1,285元) | 570元 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,410 Dinar (616元) | 705元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Dinar (242,895元) | 148,726元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Dinar (2.19元) | 8元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (106元) | 233元 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (40元) | 51元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar (25元) | 84元 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 Dinar (103元) | 114元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (14元) | 67元 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar (29元) | 57元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar (28元) | 25元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 142 Dinar (8元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 394 Dinar (21元) | 13元 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 Dinar (29元) | 85元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is about the same as in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,596 Dinar (86元) | 203元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar (82元) | 109元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar (126元) | 703元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,485 Dinar (296元) | 285元 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar (43元) | 81元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (16元) | 28元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (20元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar (7,017元) | 3,924元 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Dinar (1.49元) | 0.34元 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,727 Dinar (147元) | 428元 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 366 Dinar (20元) | 25元 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,015 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in China
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