- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 667 Dinar (39元) | 53元 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 477 Dinar (28元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Dinar (21元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 Dinar (5.07元) | 15元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 154 Dinar (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 Dinar (5.02元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 430 Dinar (25元) | 61元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 274 Dinar (16元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (3.35元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Dinar (14元) | 5.78元 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,602 Dinar (93元) | 111元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 140 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Dinar (2.57元) | 12元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 87,169 Dinar (5,074元) | 9,859元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,686 Dinar (2,834元) | 4,468元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,863 Dinar (458元) | 446元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 46,642 Dinar (2,715元) | 5,638元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,786 Dinar (977元) | 3,578元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,707 Dinar (216元) | 325元 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,840 Dinar (282元) | 86元 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,190 Dinar (2,048元) | 2,229元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,039 Dinar (1,108元) | 670元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 461 Dinar (27元) | 40元 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 634 Dinar (37元) | 38元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,569 Dinar (266元) | 558元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,363 Dinar (370元) | 270元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,857 Dinar (748元) | 607元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,390 Dinar (721元) | 685元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,158,060 Dinar (183,824元) | 143,984元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Dinar (1.96元) | 7元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,817 Dinar (106元) | 152元 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Dinar (9元) | 27元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 517 Dinar (30元) | 34元 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,808 Dinar (105元) | 456元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Dinar (5.82元) | 28元 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 435 Dinar (25元) | 37元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 327 Dinar (19元) | 37元 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 137 Dinar (8元) | 10元 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 138 Dinar (8元) | 14元 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 623 Dinar (36元) | 63元 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,920 Dinar (112元) | 155元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Dinar (64元) | 87元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (291元) | 368元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Dinar (41元) | 60元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (13元) | 34元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 357 Dinar (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 87,518 Dinar (5,094元) | 3,274元 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 Dinar (2.49元) | 1.00元 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,085 Dinar (180元) | 300元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 259 Dinar (15元) | 20元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,059 prices entered by 619 different people.
Cost of living in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in China
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