Cost of living in Algeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 611 Dinar (Rp 69,888) | Rp 62,389 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 406 Dinar (Rp 46,370) | Rp 50,984 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 245 Dinar (Rp 28,015) | Rp 29,325 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 78 Dinar (Rp 8,888) | Rp 18,889 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 167 Dinar (Rp 19,115) | Rp 26,350 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Dinar (Rp 9,045) | Rp 15,739 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 462 Dinar (Rp 52,813) | Rp 69,458 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 296 Dinar (Rp 33,869) | Rp 39,153 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 Dinar (Rp 6,371) | Rp 19,538 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 248 Dinar (Rp 28,388) | Rp 30,210 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,024 Dinar (Rp 231,394) | Rp 433,415 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 131 Dinar (Rp 15,018) | Rp 15,764 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Dinar (Rp 4,373) | Rp 14,528 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,238 Dinar (Rp 7,801,964) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,065 Dinar (Rp 4,352,167) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,630 Dinar (Rp 1,101,070) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,578 Dinar (Rp 5,782,880) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,419 Dinar (Rp 3,020,593) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,920 Dinar (Rp 791,232) | Rp 660,848 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,029 Dinar (Rp 346,268) | Rp 281,571 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,204 Dinar (Rp 4,825,447) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,851 Dinar (Rp 2,498,366) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 Dinar (Rp 67,408) | Rp 52,955 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,159 Dinar (Rp 132,459) | Rp 55,185 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,019 Dinar (Rp 573,901) | Rp 658,752 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,770 Dinar (Rp 545,341) | Rp 531,171 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,458 Dinar (Rp 967,091) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,838 Dinar (Rp 1,124,777) | Rp 911,737 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,524,020 Dinar (Rp 288,584,918) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Dinar (Rp 4,196) | Rp 9,131 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,685 Dinar (Rp 192,699) | Rp 360,956 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 242 Dinar (Rp 27,673) | Rp 32,065 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 330 Dinar (Rp 37,681) | Rp 138,988 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,375 Dinar (Rp 157,265) | Rp 257,547 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 251 Dinar (Rp 28,645) | Rp 41,237 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 586 Dinar (Rp 67,017) | Rp 24,297 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 317 Dinar (Rp 36,199) | Rp 30,182 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 135 Dinar (Rp 15,471) | Rp 19,131 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 186 Dinar (Rp 21,309) | Rp 14,080 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 494 Dinar (Rp 56,431) | Rp 66,998 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,909 Dinar (Rp 218,278) | Rp 184,609 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 916 Dinar (Rp 104,700) | Rp 105,675 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,684 Dinar (Rp 306,881) | Rp 359,301 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,179 Dinar (Rp 477,757) | Rp 433,102 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Dinar (Rp 85,603) | Rp 128,455 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (Rp 29,171) | Rp 46,128 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 519 Dinar (Rp 59,297) | Rp 51,877 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,227 Dinar (Rp 6,200,045) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (Rp 1,143) | Rp 1,406 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,874 Dinar (Rp 328,578) | Rp 588,150 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 292 Dinar (Rp 33,364) | Rp 22,910 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,084 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
114.335
IDR
/
DZD
Cost of living in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Angola is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia