Cost of living in Algeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 834 Dinar (Rp 88,584) | Rp 48,924 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 468 Dinar (Rp 49,691) | Rp 55,115 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 245 Dinar (Rp 26,062) | Rp 32,165 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 91 Dinar (Rp 9,713) | Rp 20,667 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (Rp 15,876) | Rp 25,337 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 Dinar (Rp 7,554) | Rp 17,064 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Dinar (Rp 53,104) | Rp 61,721 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 260 Dinar (Rp 27,587) | Rp 37,576 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Dinar (Rp 5,337) | Rp 19,651 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 139 Dinar (Rp 14,762) | Rp 33,333 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,996 Dinar (Rp 211,916) | Rp 374,037 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 144 Dinar (Rp 15,324) | Rp 18,761 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 Dinar (Rp 3,484) | Rp 18,326 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 85,189 Dinar (Rp 9,045,737) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 54,062 Dinar (Rp 5,740,503) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,400 Dinar (Rp 785,763) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,876 Dinar (Rp 4,765,128) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,158 Dinar (Rp 2,777,553) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,976 Dinar (Rp 528,394) | Rp 979,539 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,357 Dinar (Rp 356,462) | Rp 329,516 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,944 Dinar (Rp 4,135,244) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,939 Dinar (Rp 1,798,673) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 743 Dinar (Rp 78,879) | Rp 66,640 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 581 Dinar (Rp 61,682) | Rp 68,439 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,388 Dinar (Rp 572,092) | Rp 680,041 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,721 Dinar (Rp 607,443) | Rp 424,371 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,452 Dinar (Rp 1,003,601) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,562 Dinar (Rp 1,333,916) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,786,410 Dinar (Rp 402,056,472) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Dinar (Rp 4,307) | Rp 8,926 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,459 Dinar (Rp 154,933) | Rp 228,023 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 377 Dinar (Rp 40,003) | Rp 23,270 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 335 Dinar (Rp 35,538) | Rp 59,151 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,927 Dinar (Rp 204,582) | Rp 256,292 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 Dinar (Rp 47,748) | Rp 80,956 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 517 Dinar (Rp 54,891) | Rp 22,650 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Dinar (Rp 27,545) | Rp 44,295 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Dinar (Rp 19,922) | Rp 22,030 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 185 Dinar (Rp 19,649) | Rp 12,336 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 425 Dinar (Rp 45,112) | Rp 89,053 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,874 Dinar (Rp 305,147) | Rp 176,169 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Dinar (Rp 93,466) | Rp 105,763 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,869 Dinar (Rp 304,621) | Rp 650,328 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,958 Dinar (Rp 526,461) | Rp 361,319 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Dinar (Rp 167,658) | Rp 133,391 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (Rp 31,674) | Rp 36,857 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar (Rp 53,067) | Rp 48,318 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (Rp 5,740,949) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (Rp 1,046) | Rp 1,787 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,966 Dinar (Rp 314,987) | Rp 604,695 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 278 Dinar (Rp 29,510) | Rp 28,321 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,402 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia
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