- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 712 Dinar (元40) | 元53 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 441 Dinar (元25) | 元33 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 310 Dinar (元17) | 元16 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dinar (元4.63) | 元16 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 160 Dinar (元9) | 元16 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Dinar (元4.38) | 元8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 452 Dinar (元25) | 元61 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 Dinar (元15) | 元14 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (元3.28) | 元7 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 209 Dinar (元12) | 元5.48 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,375 Dinar (元77) | 元110 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 142 Dinar (元8) | 元8 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 Dinar (元2.52) | 元12 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,387 Dinar (元5,696) | 元10,079 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 52,626 Dinar (元2,928) | 元4,984 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,712 Dinar (元818) | 元459 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 55,578 Dinar (元3,092) | 元5,239 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 29,794 Dinar (元1,657) | 元3,610 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,329 Dinar (元185) | 元338 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,404 Dinar (元245) | 元84 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,081 Dinar (元2,063) | 元2,367 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,989 Dinar (元1,112) | 元657 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 493 Dinar (元27) | 元39 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 351 Dinar (元20) | 元36 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,019 Dinar (元335) | 元546 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,491 Dinar (元361) | 元260 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,215 Dinar (元680) | 元611 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,399 Dinar (元579) | 元604 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,171,110 Dinar (元176,414) | 元143,255 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Dinar (元1.75) | 元7 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,922 Dinar (元107) | 元153 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (元11) | 元25 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 436 Dinar (元24) | 元43 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,748 Dinar (元97) | 元265 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 700 Dinar (元39) | 元31 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 400 Dinar (元22) | 元44 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Dinar (元15) | 元38 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 128 Dinar (元7) | 元9 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 162 Dinar (元9) | 元12 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 470 Dinar (元26) | 元60 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,356 Dinar (元75) | 元173 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,214 Dinar (元68) | 元98 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,621 Dinar (元146) | 元818 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,073 Dinar (元282) | 元416 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 604 Dinar (元34) | 元64 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Dinar (元15) | 元34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 463 Dinar (元26) | 元35 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 74,532 Dinar (元4,146) | 元3,329 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (元0.69) | 元0.51 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,764 Dinar (元154) | 元431 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 Dinar (元15) | 元20 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 26% cheaper than in China
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