Cost of living in Algeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,220 Dinar (Rp 122,138) | Rp 61,205 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 531 Dinar (Rp 53,206) | Rp 48,353 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Dinar (Rp 40,086) | Rp 29,046 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 Dinar (Rp 11,414) | Rp 21,836 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Dinar (Rp 17,632) | Rp 22,834 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Dinar (Rp 12,391) | Rp 14,630 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 368 Dinar (Rp 36,848) | Rp 66,405 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Dinar (Rp 36,869) | Rp 43,134 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Dinar (Rp 8,930) | Rp 18,263 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 Dinar (Rp 26,945) | Rp 34,771 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,579 Dinar (Rp 158,098) | Rp 406,659 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Dinar (Rp 15,515) | Rp 17,291 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Dinar (Rp 4,240) | Rp 16,247 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,508 Dinar (Rp 7,460,453) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,976 Dinar (Rp 5,104,200) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,295 Dinar (Rp 1,331,219) | Rp 801,210 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,818 Dinar (Rp 5,689,145) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,149 Dinar (Rp 3,619,603) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,505 Dinar (Rp 851,607) | Rp 505,106 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,741 Dinar (Rp 274,465) | Rp 237,062 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,282 Dinar (Rp 4,734,263) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,035 Dinar (Rp 2,606,896) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 661 Dinar (Rp 66,163) | Rp 57,323 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Dinar (Rp 55,136) | Rp 95,242 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,709 Dinar (Rp 771,850) | Rp 648,513 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,390 Dinar (Rp 739,993) | Rp 480,172 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,861 Dinar (Rp 1,187,663) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,821 Dinar (Rp 1,183,578) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Dinar (Rp 700,904,968) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (Rp 4,207) | Rp 9,337 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Dinar (Rp 155,942) | Rp 419,026 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Dinar (Rp 58,478) | Rp 19,709 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 479 Dinar (Rp 47,914) | Rp 89,583 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,653 Dinar (Rp 165,490) | Rp 204,790 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 453 Dinar (Rp 45,398) | Rp 108,192 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 Dinar (Rp 48,120) | Rp 22,334 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Dinar (Rp 28,492) | Rp 30,094 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Dinar (Rp 18,352) | Rp 22,886 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 315 Dinar (Rp 31,549) | Rp 11,284 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (Rp 38,133) | Rp 119,565 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,703 Dinar (Rp 170,484) | Rp 261,585 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 641 Dinar (Rp 64,148) | Rp 99,216 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,980 Dinar (Rp 398,561) | Rp 573,242 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,655 Dinar (Rp 165,735) | Rp 159,890 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (Rp 23,177) | Rp 39,869 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 335 Dinar (Rp 33,583) | Rp 65,361 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Dinar (Rp 2,002,586) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (Rp 901) | Rp 2,093 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,829 Dinar (Rp 283,258) | Rp 509,555 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Dinar (Rp 32,801) | Rp 32,683 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 687 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia
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