Cost of living in Algeria compared to Germany
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Algeria | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (€4.10) | €14 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (€4.22) | €10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (€3.14) | €6.00 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (€0.88) | €1.22 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (€1.89) | €4.28 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (€0.66) | €3.00 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (€4.09) | €6 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (€2.98) | €2.59 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (€0.49) | €1.87 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (€1.61) | €1.09 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (€1.08) | €1.92 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (€0.37) | €1.88 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 71% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Algeria | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (€635) | €2,001 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (€355) | €1,574 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (€28) | €227 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (€428) | €1,239 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (€192) | €904 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (€24) | €163 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (€9) | €37 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (€256) | €367 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (€178) | €111 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (€5.31) | €6 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (€3.96) | €18 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Algeria | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (€27) | €86 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (€46) | €38 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (€94) | €89 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (€64) | €120 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 63% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Algeria | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (€29,755) | €33,039 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (€0.29) | €1.82 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (€8) | €51 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Algeria | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (€5.06) | €9 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (€3.19) | €16 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (€13) | €72 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (€1.73) | €3.99 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (€3.37) | €2.99 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (€1.75) | €3.20 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (€1.24) | €1.98 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (€1.41) | €1.68 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (€3.41) | €21 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Algeria | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (€10) | €46 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (€17) | €84 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (€35) | €67 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (€1.50) | €3.73 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (€2.50) | €4.43 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (€605) | €578 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (€0.08) | €0.13 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (€21) | €40 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (€2.36) | €8 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,750 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 59% cheaper than in Germany
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