Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,220 Dinar (56元) | 43元 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 531 Dinar (25元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Dinar (18元) | 17元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 Dinar (5.26元) | 14元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Dinar (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Dinar (5.71元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 368 Dinar (17元) | 48元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Dinar (17元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Dinar (4.12元) | 6元 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 Dinar (12元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,579 Dinar (73元) | 97元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Dinar (7元) | 9元 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Dinar (1.95元) | 13元 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,508 Dinar (3,438元) | 13,898元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,976 Dinar (2,352元) | 8,379元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,295 Dinar (613元) | 462元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,818 Dinar (2,622元) | 6,525元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,149 Dinar (1,668元) | 4,376元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,505 Dinar (392元) | 516元 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,741 Dinar (126元) | 140元 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,282 Dinar (2,182元) | 1,829元 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,035 Dinar (1,201元) | 546元 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 661 Dinar (30元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Dinar (25元) | 66元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,709 Dinar (356元) | 511元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,390 Dinar (341元) | 288元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,861 Dinar (547元) | 654元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,821 Dinar (545元) | 844元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Dinar (323,005元) | 148,501元 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (1.94元) | 8元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Dinar (72元) | 206元 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Dinar (27元) | 28元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 479 Dinar (22元) | 27元 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,653 Dinar (76元) | 386元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 453 Dinar (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 Dinar (22元) | 19元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Dinar (13元) | 44元 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Dinar (8元) | 21元 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 315 Dinar (15元) | 16元 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (18元) | 82元 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Algeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,703 Dinar (79元) | 260元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 641 Dinar (30元) | 122元 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,980 Dinar (184元) | 319元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,655 Dinar (76元) | 90元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (11元) | 31元 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 335 Dinar (15元) | 19元 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Dinar (923元) | 2,968元 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (0.42元) | 0.24元 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,829 Dinar (131元) | 410元 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Dinar (15元) | 38元 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,384 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 38% cheaper than in China
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