Cost of living in Algeria compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 26% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Algeria | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (RD$ 263) | RD$ 540 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (RD$ 271) | RD$ 422 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (RD$ 202) | RD$ 190 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (RD$ 57) | RD$ 73 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (RD$ 121) | RD$ 118 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (RD$ 42) | RD$ 85 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (RD$ 263) | RD$ 257 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (RD$ 191) | RD$ 159 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (RD$ 32) | RD$ 70 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (RD$ 103) | RD$ 134 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (RD$ 624) | RD$ 784 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (RD$ 69) | RD$ 81 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (RD$ 24) | RD$ 47 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 36% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Algeria | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (RD$ 40,793) | RD$ 57,457 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (RD$ 22,825) | RD$ 28,006 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (RD$ 1,789) | RD$ 4,183 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (RD$ 27,499) | RD$ 28,370 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (RD$ 12,302) | RD$ 13,550 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (RD$ 1,512) | RD$ 1,976 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (RD$ 597) | RD$ 1,584 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (RD$ 16,419) | RD$ 28,006 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (RD$ 11,452) | RD$ 6,815 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (RD$ 341) | RD$ 466 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (RD$ 255) | RD$ 1,242 | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Algeria | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (RD$ 1,712) | RD$ 2,446 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (RD$ 2,930) | RD$ 1,766 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (RD$ 6,026) | RD$ 4,580 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (RD$ 4,111) | RD$ 5,309 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 45% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Algeria | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (RD$ 1,911,252) | RD$ 632,273 | + 202% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (RD$ 19) | RD$ 76 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (RD$ 504) | RD$ 2,698 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Algeria | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (RD$ 325) | RD$ 308 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (RD$ 205) | RD$ 275 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (RD$ 842) | RD$ 2,161 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (RD$ 111) | RD$ 159 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (RD$ 217) | RD$ 152 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (RD$ 113) | RD$ 267 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (RD$ 80) | RD$ 133 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (RD$ 90) | RD$ 148 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (RD$ 219) | RD$ 642 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Algeria | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (RD$ 647) | RD$ 1,462 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (RD$ 639) | RD$ 697 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (RD$ 1,113) | RD$ 2,320 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (RD$ 2,267) | RD$ 3,640 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (RD$ 441) | RD$ 497 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (RD$ 96) | RD$ 227 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (RD$ 161) | RD$ 167 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (RD$ 38,871) | RD$ 23,456 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (RD$ 4.95) | RD$ 8 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (RD$ 1,323) | RD$ 2,882 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (RD$ 152) | RD$ 261 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,019 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 31% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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