Cost of living in Algeria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Algeria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 945 Dinar (₨603) | ₨408 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 676 Dinar (₨432) | ₨360 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 445 Dinar (₨284) | ₨177 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 Dinar (₨58) | ₨62 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 233 Dinar (₨149) | ₨101 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 Dinar (₨57) | ₨45 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 518 Dinar (₨331) | ₨252 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 460 Dinar (₨294) | ₨198 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Dinar (₨56) | ₨40 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Dinar (₨958) | ₨171 | + 461% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Dinar (₨5,109) | ₨908 | + 463% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 148 Dinar (₨95) | ₨93 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 Dinar (₨29) | ₨44 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is about the same as in India | ||||
| Algeria | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,547 Dinar (₨50,160) | ₨47,882 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,699 Dinar (₨24,713) | ₨29,632 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,527 Dinar (₨4,168) | ₨5,486 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,710 Dinar (₨25,997) | ₨30,304 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,537 Dinar (₨16,308) | ₨17,855 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,355 Dinar (₨5,974) | ₨4,698 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,099 Dinar (₨1,340) | ₨749 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,212 Dinar (₨35,258) | ₨27,357 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,706 Dinar (₨17,054) | ₨12,897 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (₨494) | ₨532 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (₨369) | ₨744 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 193% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Algeria | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,834 Dinar (₨3,725) | ₨2,499 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,117 Dinar (₨9,015) | ₨2,581 | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,799 Dinar (₨15,198) | ₨4,064 | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,410 Dinar (₨7,286) | ₨2,995 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Algeria | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Dinar (₨2,873,709) | ₨1,758,920 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (₨27) | ₨104 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (₨1,256) | ₨1,466 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Algeria | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (₨471) | ₨94 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar (₨291) | ₨250 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 Dinar (₨1,224) | ₨1,186 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (₨161) | ₨379 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar (₨348) | ₨229 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar (₨329) | ₨271 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 142 Dinar (₨90) | ₨195 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 394 Dinar (₨252) | ₨96 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Dinar (₨255) | ₨307 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Algeria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,905 Dinar (₨1,855) | ₨1,330 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar (₨964) | ₨647 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar (₨1,492) | ₨1,539 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,991 Dinar (₨3,826) | ₨2,144 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar (₨504) | ₨709 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (₨190) | ₨234 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (₨233) | ₨197 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar (₨83,018) | ₨42,549 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Dinar (₨18) | ₨5.62 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,727 Dinar (₨1,741) | ₨1,807 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 386 Dinar (₨247) | ₨277 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,188 prices entered by 567 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 48% more expensive than in India
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