Cost of living in Algeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 945 Dinar (Rp 119,127) | Rp 67,167 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Dinar (Rp 75,971) | Rp 61,090 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 464 Dinar (Rp 58,555) | Rp 32,593 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Dinar (Rp 11,299) | Rp 25,633 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Dinar (Rp 26,196) | Rp 31,337 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Dinar (Rp 10,697) | Rp 12,592 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 470 Dinar (Rp 59,239) | Rp 72,901 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 417 Dinar (Rp 52,590) | Rp 45,403 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 Dinar (Rp 10,323) | Rp 22,376 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 915 Dinar (Rp 115,346) | Rp 32,966 | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,585 Dinar (Rp 578,270) | Rp 344,694 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Dinar (Rp 18,958) | Rp 18,943 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (Rp 6,112) | Rp 15,178 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 43% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,267 Dinar (Rp 7,348,061) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,626 Dinar (Rp 3,862,257) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,537 Dinar (Rp 698,272) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 41,791 Dinar (Rp 5,270,279) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,610 Dinar (Rp 4,112,510) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,355 Dinar (Rp 1,179,814) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,014 Dinar (Rp 254,001) | Rp 378,883 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,450 Dinar (Rp 6,362,307) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,558 Dinar (Rp 2,466,404) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 800 Dinar (Rp 100,888) | Rp 91,402 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (Rp 72,864) | Rp 83,441 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,109 Dinar (Rp 644,253) | Rp 651,126 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,117 Dinar (Rp 1,780,250) | Rp 458,661 | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,266 Dinar (Rp 2,681,914) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,410 Dinar (Rp 1,438,907) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Dinar (Rp 567,496,729) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (Rp 5,387) | Rp 12,092 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,073 Dinar (Rp 261,457) | Rp 535,183 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (Rp 93,073) | Rp 22,456 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar (Rp 57,539) | Rp 96,147 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (Rp 252,221) | Rp 264,826 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (Rp 31,803) | Rp 66,604 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar (Rp 68,629) | Rp 26,592 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar (Rp 64,993) | Rp 33,023 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 206 Dinar (Rp 25,918) | Rp 27,953 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Dinar (Rp 68,753) | Rp 21,349 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (Rp 48,018) | Rp 84,361 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,905 Dinar (Rp 366,372) | Rp 261,890 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar (Rp 190,427) | Rp 96,262 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar (Rp 294,579) | Rp 496,791 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,991 Dinar (Rp 755,576) | Rp 397,663 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar (Rp 99,596) | Rp 149,637 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (Rp 37,557) | Rp 38,785 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (Rp 45,963) | Rp 50,891 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar (Rp 16,394,350) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Dinar (Rp 2,524) | Rp 2,388 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,440 Dinar (Rp 433,817) | Rp 433,566 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 369 Dinar (Rp 46,576) | Rp 46,861 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 449 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is about the same as in Indonesia
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