Cost of living in Algeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar (Rp 86,052) | Rp 45,378 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar (Rp 74,160) | Rp 54,330 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar (Rp 39,830) | Rp 27,591 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar (Rp 13,582) | Rp 19,722 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar (Rp 24,739) | Rp 26,707 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar (Rp 10,646) | Rp 18,501 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar (Rp 77,711) | Rp 56,542 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar (Rp 45,098) | Rp 42,973 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (Rp 8,786) | Rp 22,558 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar (Rp 31,387) | Rp 34,959 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar (Rp 193,483) | Rp 337,317 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (Rp 15,915) | Rp 20,426 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (Rp 5,286) | Rp 17,971 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar (Rp 9,471,372) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar (Rp 5,825,529) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (Rp 939,388) | Rp 496,641 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar (Rp 6,800,713) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar (Rp 4,783,475) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (Rp 483,331) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar (Rp 174,209) | Rp 400,530 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar (Rp 6,184,801) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (Rp 2,383,903) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (Rp 86,474) | Rp 43,866 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (Rp 349,063) | Rp 71,573 | + 388% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar (Rp 611,940) | Rp 624,572 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar (Rp 606,538) | Rp 439,901 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar (Rp 1,380,896) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar (Rp 1,381,071) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (Rp 461,128,592) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (Rp 4,694) | Rp 11,904 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar (Rp 126,435) | Rp 150,291 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar (Rp 39,397) | Rp 36,367 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar (Rp 53,134) | Rp 60,467 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (Rp 218,389) | Rp 313,421 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar (Rp 36,100) | Rp 130,123 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar (Rp 54,017) | Rp 19,595 | + 176% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar (Rp 35,635) | Rp 34,558 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar (Rp 23,815) | Rp 30,035 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar (Rp 23,977) | Rp 15,580 | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar (Rp 53,196) | Rp 88,350 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Algeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar (Rp 355,867) | Rp 216,012 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar (Rp 122,260) | Rp 104,481 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (Rp 382,181) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar (Rp 1,086,022) | Rp 383,761 | + 183% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (Rp 55,875) | Rp 162,937 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (Rp 27,804) | Rp 36,298 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (Rp 46,515) | Rp 40,791 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (Rp 12,317,255) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (Rp 1,271) | Rp 2,029 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar (Rp 420,603) | Rp 496,553 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar (Rp 36,743) | Rp 35,528 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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