Cost of living in Algeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 891 Dinar (¥853) | ¥1,510 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 685 Dinar (¥656) | ¥760 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 368 Dinar (¥353) | ¥442 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Dinar (¥110) | ¥221 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 209 Dinar (¥200) | ¥344 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 92 Dinar (¥88) | ¥626 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 519 Dinar (¥497) | ¥855 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 418 Dinar (¥401) | ¥1,035 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 93 Dinar (¥89) | ¥461 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 311 Dinar (¥297) | ¥271 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,514 Dinar (¥1,450) | ¥1,299 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 151 Dinar (¥145) | ¥205 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Dinar (¥42) | ¥227 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 103,561 Dinar (¥99,199) | ¥218,917 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,719 Dinar (¥55,287) | ¥128,457 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,065 Dinar (¥8,683) | ¥27,749 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 59,583 Dinar (¥57,074) | ¥187,909 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,430 Dinar (¥25,317) | ¥76,748 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,827 Dinar (¥4,624) | ¥19,268 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,988 Dinar (¥1,905) | ¥4,419 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 68,632 Dinar (¥65,741) | ¥43,152 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,592 Dinar (¥24,514) | ¥17,240 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 727 Dinar (¥696) | ¥1,196 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,253 Dinar (¥4,074) | ¥3,024 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 71% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,998 Dinar (¥4,788) | ¥6,406 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,185 Dinar (¥8,798) | ¥3,885 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,883 Dinar (¥13,298) | ¥8,497 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,916 Dinar (¥13,330) | ¥10,842 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,185,700 Dinar (¥4,967,274) | ¥3,145,430 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (¥41) | ¥167 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,136 Dinar (¥1,088) | ¥13,986 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 690 Dinar (¥661) | ¥2,137 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 633 Dinar (¥606) | ¥1,967 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,978 Dinar (¥1,895) | ¥4,294 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 343 Dinar (¥329) | ¥677 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 523 Dinar (¥501) | ¥635 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 346 Dinar (¥332) | ¥529 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 164 Dinar (¥157) | ¥195 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 Dinar (¥367) | ¥192 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 481 Dinar (¥460) | ¥3,899 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,421 Dinar (¥2,319) | ¥3,808 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,040 Dinar (¥996) | ¥3,606 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (¥3,353) | ¥9,510 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,086 Dinar (¥9,662) | ¥6,842 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (¥490) | ¥1,086 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 294 Dinar (¥282) | ¥566 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (¥408) | ¥564 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 133,938 Dinar (¥128,296) | ¥106,060 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (¥10) | ¥56 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,328 Dinar (¥3,188) | ¥12,147 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Dinar (¥318) | ¥602 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,146 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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