- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 667 Dinar (¥638) | ¥1,054 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 477 Dinar (¥456) | ¥698 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Dinar (¥340) | ¥436 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 Dinar (¥83) | ¥205 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 154 Dinar (¥148) | ¥285 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 Dinar (¥83) | ¥777 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 430 Dinar (¥411) | ¥910 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 274 Dinar (¥262) | ¥697 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (¥55) | ¥414 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Dinar (¥227) | ¥265 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,602 Dinar (¥1,532) | ¥1,538 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 140 Dinar (¥134) | ¥203 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Dinar (¥42) | ¥198 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 87,169 Dinar (¥83,370) | ¥231,808 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,686 Dinar (¥46,565) | ¥125,591 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,863 Dinar (¥7,520) | ¥21,159 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 46,642 Dinar (¥44,610) | ¥113,754 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,786 Dinar (¥16,054) | ¥74,885 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,707 Dinar (¥3,546) | ¥12,611 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,840 Dinar (¥4,629) | ¥4,134 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,190 Dinar (¥33,657) | ¥55,558 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,039 Dinar (¥18,210) | ¥16,830 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 461 Dinar (¥441) | ¥693 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 634 Dinar (¥607) | ¥1,827 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,569 Dinar (¥4,370) | ¥6,829 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,363 Dinar (¥6,086) | ¥4,215 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,857 Dinar (¥12,297) | ¥8,321 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,390 Dinar (¥11,850) | ¥13,972 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,158,060 Dinar (¥3,020,452) | ¥2,590,890 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Dinar (¥32) | ¥145 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,817 Dinar (¥1,738) | ¥11,257 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Dinar (¥144) | ¥1,278 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 517 Dinar (¥495) | ¥1,016 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,808 Dinar (¥1,729) | ¥3,622 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Dinar (¥96) | ¥630 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 435 Dinar (¥416) | ¥707 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 327 Dinar (¥313) | ¥455 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 137 Dinar (¥131) | ¥137 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 138 Dinar (¥132) | ¥217 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 623 Dinar (¥596) | ¥2,939 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,920 Dinar (¥1,837) | ¥4,035 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Dinar (¥1,047) | ¥3,358 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (¥4,782) | ¥7,899 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Dinar (¥666) | ¥880 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (¥221) | ¥491 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 357 Dinar (¥341) | ¥560 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 87,518 Dinar (¥83,705) | ¥49,094 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 Dinar (¥41) | ¥56 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,085 Dinar (¥2,951) | ¥10,296 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 259 Dinar (¥248) | ¥468 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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