Cost of living in Algeria compared to China
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
Algeria | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (33元) | 39元 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (25元) | 13元 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (5.13元) | 10元 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (32元) | 55元 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (23元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (3.86元) | 7元 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (13元) | 6元 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (76元) | 87元 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (2.88元) | 11元 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
Algeria | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (4,957元) | 13,566元 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (2,773元) | 7,567元 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (217元) | 499元 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (3,341元) | 6,485元 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (1,495元) | 4,297元 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (184元) | 321元 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (73元) | 94元 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (1,995元) | 1,393元 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (1,391元) | 485元 | + 187% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (41元) | 40元 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (31元) | 46元 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is about the same as in China | ||||
Algeria | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (208元) | 452元 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (356元) | 258元 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (732元) | 612元 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (500元) | 779元 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
Algeria | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (232,224元) | 166,194元 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (2.26元) | 8元 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (61元) | 252元 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
Algeria | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (40元) | 43元 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (25元) | 40元 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (102元) | 212元 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (14元) | 46元 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (26元) | 49元 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (14元) | 41元 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (10元) | 12元 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (27元) | 94元 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
Algeria | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (79元) | 251元 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (78元) | 107元 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (135元) | 895元 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (275元) | 293元 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (54元) | 77元 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (12元) | 29元 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (20元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (4,723元) | 3,577元 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (0.60元) | 0.40元 | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (161元) | 356元 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (18元) | 25元 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,829 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 36% cheaper than in China
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