- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 673 Dinar (元39) | 元53 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 462 Dinar (元27) | 元33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Dinar (元19) | 元15 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 Dinar (元4.84) | 元16 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 161 Dinar (元9) | 元16 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Dinar (元4.93) | 元8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 423 Dinar (元24) | 元63 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 278 Dinar (元16) | 元14 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Dinar (元3.42) | 元7 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (元12) | 元5.67 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,354 Dinar (元78) | 元112 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 144 Dinar (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Dinar (元2.56) | 元13 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 93,026 Dinar (元5,380) | 元9,977 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,426 Dinar (元2,801) | 元4,884 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 Dinar (元1,012) | 元452 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 49,155 Dinar (元2,843) | 元5,379 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 29,226 Dinar (元1,690) | 元3,511 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,518 Dinar (元203) | 元303 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,444 Dinar (元257) | 元86 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,811 Dinar (元2,187) | 元2,507 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,371 Dinar (元1,120) | 元625 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 493 Dinar (元28) | 元40 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 351 Dinar (元20) | 元38 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,447 Dinar (元373) | 元533 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,448 Dinar (元373) | 元260 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,366 Dinar (元715) | 元625 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,243 Dinar (元592) | 元650 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,057,630 Dinar (元176,846) | 元141,442 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Dinar (元1.88) | 元7 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,620 Dinar (元94) | 元145 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (元12) | 元25 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 436 Dinar (元25) | 元41 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,748 Dinar (元101) | 元312 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 700 Dinar (元40) | 元31 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 406 Dinar (元23) | 元38 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Dinar (元16) | 元38 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 128 Dinar (元7) | 元9 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 162 Dinar (元9) | 元13 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 470 Dinar (元27) | 元58 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,356 Dinar (元78) | 元170 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,214 Dinar (元70) | 元95 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,621 Dinar (元152) | 元852 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,073 Dinar (元293) | 元405 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 604 Dinar (元35) | 元61 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Dinar (元15) | 元35 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 463 Dinar (元27) | 元32 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 74,532 Dinar (元4,311) | 元3,309 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (元0.72) | 元0.77 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,764 Dinar (元160) | 元355 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 Dinar (元16) | 元21 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 25% cheaper than in China
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