Cost of living in Algeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 773 Dinar (¥702) | ¥1,030 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 532 Dinar (¥483) | ¥723 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Dinar (¥296) | ¥464 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Dinar (¥64) | ¥214 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 148 Dinar (¥135) | ¥284 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 Dinar (¥86) | ¥501 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 460 Dinar (¥418) | ¥1,191 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 262 Dinar (¥238) | ¥734 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 Dinar (¥51) | ¥385 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 176 Dinar (¥160) | ¥257 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,799 Dinar (¥1,634) | ¥1,788 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 138 Dinar (¥125) | ¥217 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 Dinar (¥37) | ¥244 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,449 Dinar (¥57,618) | ¥229,251 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 34,225 Dinar (¥31,080) | ¥119,039 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,324 Dinar (¥7,559) | ¥14,600 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,578 Dinar (¥45,930) | ¥136,696 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,419 Dinar (¥23,991) | ¥114,972 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,920 Dinar (¥6,284) | ¥10,415 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,029 Dinar (¥2,750) | ¥3,500 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,204 Dinar (¥38,326) | ¥40,095 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,851 Dinar (¥19,843) | ¥10,420 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 Dinar (¥535) | ¥803 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,159 Dinar (¥1,052) | ¥1,906 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,696 Dinar (¥5,173) | ¥5,921 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,566 Dinar (¥5,962) | ¥4,587 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,232 Dinar (¥9,292) | ¥8,447 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,905 Dinar (¥10,811) | ¥12,915 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,524,020 Dinar (¥2,292,071) | ¥2,936,380 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Dinar (¥33) | ¥143 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,606 Dinar (¥1,458) | ¥9,719 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 Dinar (¥511) | ¥1,375 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 721 Dinar (¥654) | ¥807 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,325 Dinar (¥1,203) | ¥8,290 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 251 Dinar (¥228) | ¥543 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 426 Dinar (¥387) | ¥696 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 319 Dinar (¥289) | ¥558 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103 Dinar (¥94) | ¥186 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 192 Dinar (¥174) | ¥229 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 494 Dinar (¥448) | ¥2,634 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,759 Dinar (¥1,598) | ¥3,927 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 815 Dinar (¥740) | ¥3,170 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,684 Dinar (¥2,437) | ¥10,399 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,344 Dinar (¥3,945) | ¥7,477 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 656 Dinar (¥596) | ¥1,286 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Dinar (¥226) | ¥495 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 519 Dinar (¥471) | ¥522 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,227 Dinar (¥49,244) | ¥47,253 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (¥9) | ¥26 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,771 Dinar (¥2,516) | ¥8,663 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 272 Dinar (¥247) | ¥480 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Algeria is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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