Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar (41元) | 46元 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar (35元) | 40元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar (6元) | 18元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar (12元) | 19元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar (5.07元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar (37元) | 63元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (4.18元) | 6元 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar (15元) | 7元 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar (92元) | 118元 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (2.52元) | 16元 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar (4,508元) | 15,059元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar (2,773元) | 9,006元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (447元) | 421元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar (3,237元) | 7,547元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar (2,277元) | 4,347元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (230元) | 262元 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar (83元) | 115元 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar (2,944元) | 1,143元 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (1,135元) | 589元 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (41元) | 39元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (166元) | 51元 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar (291元) | 529元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar (289元) | 248元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar (657元) | 626元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar (657元) | 828元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (219,488元) | 161,247元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (2.23元) | 9元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar (60元) | 204元 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar (19元) | 39元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar (25元) | 27元 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (104元) | 391元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar (17元) | 53元 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar (26元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar (11元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar (25元) | 74元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar (169元) | 265元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar (58元) | 110元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (182元) | 1,294元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar (517元) | 348元 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (27元) | 79元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (13元) | 29元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (22元) | 18元 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (5,863元) | 3,321元 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (0.61元) | 0.20元 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar (200元) | 410元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar (17元) | 24元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,689 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 33% cheaper than in China
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