Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 593 Dinar (33元) | 42元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 465 Dinar (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 Dinar (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 Dinar (4.48元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (4.63元) | 8元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 Dinar (23元) | 53元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Dinar (15元) | 14元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 Dinar (2.93元) | 5.82元 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Dinar (6元) | 5.36元 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,316 Dinar (128元) | 103元 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 141 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Dinar (2.11元) | 15元 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,993 Dinar (2,934元) | 8,839元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,540 Dinar (1,691元) | 4,621元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,076 Dinar (669元) | 386元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,748 Dinar (1,813元) | 5,293元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,084 Dinar (946元) | 3,034元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,365 Dinar (463元) | 280元 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,859 Dinar (158元) | 87元 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,921 Dinar (1,934元) | 2,283元 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,818 Dinar (1,042元) | 525元 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Dinar (33元) | 38元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 612 Dinar (34元) | 50元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,810 Dinar (266元) | 447元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,014 Dinar (278元) | 235元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,458 Dinar (468元) | 608元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,838 Dinar (545元) | 568元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,620,680 Dinar (145,119元) | 129,883元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Dinar (2.18元) | 7元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 Dinar (89元) | 154元 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 241 Dinar (13元) | 32元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 281 Dinar (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,412 Dinar (78元) | 357元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 272 Dinar (15元) | 40元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 635 Dinar (35元) | 50元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Dinar (15元) | 33元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 152 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Dinar (16元) | 11元 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 Dinar (18元) | 74元 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,427 Dinar (79元) | 179元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 761 Dinar (42元) | 96元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,515 Dinar (139元) | 1,203元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,295 Dinar (238元) | 359元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 855 Dinar (47元) | 67元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 235 Dinar (13元) | 32元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 Dinar (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 48,559 Dinar (2,689元) | 3,283元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (0.54元) | 0.28元 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,705 Dinar (150元) | 312元 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 267 Dinar (15元) | 20元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,275 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 35% cheaper than in China
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