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Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 673 Dinar (38元) | 48元 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 497 Dinar (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 357 Dinar (20元) | 14元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 Dinar (4.86元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 162 Dinar (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 Dinar (5.26元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 423 Dinar (24元) | 61元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 Dinar (17元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (3.29元) | 6元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 224 Dinar (13元) | 5.64元 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,700 Dinar (96元) | 112元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 141 Dinar (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 Dinar (2.31元) | 11元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 66,635 Dinar (3,759元) | 8,932元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 42,608 Dinar (2,404元) | 4,292元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,774 Dinar (382元) | 423元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,185 Dinar (2,436元) | 5,129元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,999 Dinar (1,467元) | 3,286元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,421 Dinar (193元) | 281元 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,858 Dinar (274元) | 88元 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,819 Dinar (2,077元) | 2,046元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,209 Dinar (1,253元) | 714元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 481 Dinar (27元) | 36元 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 692 Dinar (39元) | 40元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,745 Dinar (268元) | 525元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,913 Dinar (390元) | 281元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,893 Dinar (727元) | 629元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,566 Dinar (709元) | 675元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,162,030 Dinar (178,394元) | 143,741元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Dinar (1.92元) | 7元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,770 Dinar (100元) | 150元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 772 Dinar (44元) | 28元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 561 Dinar (32元) | 33元 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,813 Dinar (102元) | 249元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 110 Dinar (6元) | 31元 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 Dinar (24元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 Dinar (19元) | 36元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 125 Dinar (7元) | 10元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 145 Dinar (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 648 Dinar (37元) | 56元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,430 Dinar (81元) | 155元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 942 Dinar (53元) | 89元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 951元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,591 Dinar (259元) | 386元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Dinar (39元) | 59元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 Dinar (17元) | 34元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 357 Dinar (20元) | 30元 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 88,276 Dinar (4,980元) | 3,237元 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Dinar (2.00元) | 1.04元 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,965 Dinar (167元) | 297元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 275 Dinar (16元) | 21元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in China
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