Cost of living in Algeria compared to Colombia
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Algeria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (COL$17,256) | COL$35,926 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (COL$17,763) | COL$26,648 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (COL$13,241) | COL$10,705 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (COL$3,705) | COL$4,545 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (COL$7,954) | COL$9,776 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (COL$2,770) | COL$4,171 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (COL$17,234) | COL$12,479 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (COL$12,529) | COL$9,405 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (COL$2,082) | COL$3,552 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (COL$6,778) | COL$4,084 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (COL$40,888) | COL$47,778 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (COL$4,528) | COL$6,561 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (COL$1,553) | COL$3,694 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Algeria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (COL$2,674,212) | COL$3,431,470 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (COL$1,496,301) | COL$1,816,540 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (COL$117,250) | COL$334,934 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (COL$1,802,728) | COL$1,939,220 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (COL$806,451) | COL$1,047,990 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (COL$99,128) | COL$234,976 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (COL$39,116) | COL$74,151 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (COL$1,076,343) | COL$1,386,040 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (COL$750,732) | COL$444,453 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (COL$22,355) | COL$21,857 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (COL$16,691) | COL$14,400 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Algeria | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (COL$112,253) | COL$205,158 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (COL$192,082) | COL$139,363 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (COL$395,004) | COL$358,761 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (COL$269,518) | COL$301,004 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 41% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Algeria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (COL$125,292,285) | COL$73,975,400 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (COL$1,222) | COL$4,009 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (COL$33,035) | COL$147,580 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 33% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Algeria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (COL$21,320) | COL$21,178 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (COL$13,452) | COL$27,786 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (COL$55,197) | COL$120,452 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (COL$7,285) | COL$24,902 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (COL$14,199) | COL$14,232 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (COL$7,387) | COL$19,846 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (COL$5,237) | COL$8,145 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (COL$5,919) | COL$6,086 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (COL$14,341) | COL$32,498 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Algeria | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (COL$42,436) | COL$51,543 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (COL$41,886) | COL$30,038 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (COL$72,951) | COL$134,433 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (COL$148,605) | COL$125,396 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (COL$28,888) | COL$33,247 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (COL$6,303) | COL$10,735 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (COL$10,529) | COL$5,952 | + 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (COL$2,548,176) | COL$2,545,900 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (COL$324) | COL$203 | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (COL$86,719) | COL$112,857 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (COL$9,951) | COL$9,009 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,593 prices entered by 811 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 23% cheaper than in Colombia
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