- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 634 Dinar (37元) | 53元 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Dinar (25元) | 33元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Dinar (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 Dinar (5.06元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 154 Dinar (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (4.93元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 Dinar (23元) | 60元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 304 Dinar (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (3.45元) | 7元 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (12元) | 5.64元 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,354 Dinar (79元) | 115元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 140 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 Dinar (2.41元) | 12元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 93,026 Dinar (5,438元) | 9,938元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,426 Dinar (2,831元) | 4,679元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,898 Dinar (1,105元) | 428元 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 49,155 Dinar (2,874元) | 5,568元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 29,226 Dinar (1,709元) | 3,518元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,518 Dinar (206元) | 294元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,840 Dinar (283元) | 88元 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 34,178 Dinar (1,998元) | 2,285元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,064 Dinar (1,114元) | 634元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 426 Dinar (25元) | 40元 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 634 Dinar (37元) | 38元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,669 Dinar (331元) | 541元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,448 Dinar (377元) | 279元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,808 Dinar (749元) | 615元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,628 Dinar (680元) | 663元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,050,650 Dinar (178,343元) | 143,740元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Dinar (1.93元) | 7元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,817 Dinar (106元) | 147元 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (12元) | 25元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 517 Dinar (30元) | 38元 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,808 Dinar (106元) | 266元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 700 Dinar (41元) | 29元 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 475 Dinar (28元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 327 Dinar (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 137 Dinar (8元) | 9元 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 143 Dinar (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 623 Dinar (36元) | 59元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,923 Dinar (112元) | 158元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,214 Dinar (71元) | 86元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,621 Dinar (153元) | 700元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,073 Dinar (297元) | 384元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 604 Dinar (35元) | 61元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Dinar (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 463 Dinar (27元) | 33元 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 74,532 Dinar (4,357元) | 3,282元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 Dinar (2.50元) | 1.04元 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,764 Dinar (162元) | 337元 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 Dinar (16元) | 21元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 18% cheaper than in China
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