Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 975 Dinar (47元) | 56元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 508 Dinar (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Dinar (16元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Dinar (4.59元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 154 Dinar (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Dinar (3.18元) | 8元 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Dinar (27元) | 56元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 260 Dinar (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Dinar (2.41元) | 7元 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 192 Dinar (9元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,627 Dinar (78元) | 119元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Dinar (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dinar (1.36元) | 10元 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 106,708 Dinar (5,148元) | 7,672元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 58,611 Dinar (2,828元) | 4,517元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,042 Dinar (195元) | 412元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,106 Dinar (3,045元) | 7,031元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,733 Dinar (1,579元) | 4,064元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (120元) | 279元 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,070 Dinar (148元) | 88元 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,833 Dinar (1,874元) | 2,091元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,333 Dinar (1,126元) | 619元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 668 Dinar (32元) | 43元 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 570 Dinar (28元) | 41元 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,929 Dinar (334元) | 415元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,043 Dinar (292元) | 211元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,514 Dinar (556元) | 590元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,555 Dinar (750元) | 663元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,498,870 Dinar (168,810元) | 159,594元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Dinar (1.86元) | 6元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,546 Dinar (75元) | 176元 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 501 Dinar (24元) | 30元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 346 Dinar (17元) | 36元 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (96元) | 440元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 498 Dinar (24元) | 35元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 514 Dinar (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 266 Dinar (13元) | 36元 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 195 Dinar (9元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 169 Dinar (8元) | 11元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 497 Dinar (24元) | 80元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,063 Dinar (148元) | 206元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Dinar (42元) | 97元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,869 Dinar (138元) | 743元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,101 Dinar (246元) | 429元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Dinar (76元) | 67元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 285 Dinar (14元) | 35元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 613 Dinar (30元) | 32元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (2,609元) | 3,535元 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (0.48元) | 0.68元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,966 Dinar (143元) | 481元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 281 Dinar (14元) | 23元 | - 40% | |
| 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 2,400 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 35% cheaper than in China
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