Cost of living in Algeria compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
Algeria | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar (₨476) | ₨373 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar (₨410) | ₨321 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar (₨220) | ₨169 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar (₨75) | ₨58 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar (₨137) | ₨92 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar (₨59) | ₨39 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar (₨430) | ₨239 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar (₨250) | ₨154 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (₨49) | ₨31 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar (₨174) | ₨169 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar (₨1,071) | ₨769 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (₨88) | ₨89 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (₨29) | ₨38 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Algeria | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar (₨52,408) | ₨40,472 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar (₨32,234) | ₨24,259 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (₨5,198) | ₨5,263 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar (₨37,630) | ₨24,750 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar (₨26,468) | ₨14,691 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (₨2,674) | ₨6,007 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar (₨964) | ₨665 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar (₨34,222) | ₨29,903 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (₨13,191) | ₨11,999 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (₨478) | ₨535 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (₨1,931) | ₨428 | + 351% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
Algeria | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar (₨3,386) | ₨2,524 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar (₨3,356) | ₨2,741 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar (₨7,641) | ₨4,298 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar (₨7,642) | ₨3,255 | + 135% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
Algeria | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (₨2,551,548) | ₨1,326,030 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (₨26) | ₨105 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar (₨700) | ₨1,104 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
Algeria | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar (₨218) | ₨138 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar (₨294) | ₨276 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (₨1,208) | ₨905 | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar (₨200) | ₨396 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar (₨299) | ₨223 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar (₨197) | ₨281 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar (₨132) | ₨167 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar (₨133) | ₨98 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar (₨294) | ₨306 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Algeria | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar (₨1,969) | ₨1,460 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar (₨676) | ₨600 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (₨2,115) | ₨1,500 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar (₨6,009) | ₨1,872 | + 221% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (₨309) | ₨756 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (₨154) | ₨217 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (₨257) | ₨182 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (₨68,155) | ₨51,130 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (₨7) | ₨1.39 | + 404% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar (₨2,327) | ₨1,638 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar (₨203) | ₨270 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 26% more expensive than in India
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