Cost of living in Algeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 615 Dinar (¥481) | ¥954 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 517 Dinar (¥405) | ¥699 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Dinar (¥194) | ¥444 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 Dinar (¥72) | ¥200 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 148 Dinar (¥116) | ¥253 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Dinar (¥56) | ¥622 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Dinar (¥398) | ¥903 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 252 Dinar (¥197) | ¥771 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 Dinar (¥40) | ¥384 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Dinar (¥83) | ¥306 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,011 Dinar (¥1,573) | ¥1,331 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 143 Dinar (¥112) | ¥199 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dinar (¥24) | ¥226 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,391 Dinar (¥61,300) | ¥268,095 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,710 Dinar (¥33,398) | ¥150,794 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,851 Dinar (¥9,268) | ¥23,880 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,825 Dinar (¥31,924) | ¥140,127 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,203 Dinar (¥17,362) | ¥77,433 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,634 Dinar (¥6,751) | ¥12,855 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,364 Dinar (¥2,631) | ¥4,197 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 39,557 Dinar (¥30,933) | ¥63,991 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,480 Dinar (¥12,105) | ¥10,809 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 682 Dinar (¥533) | ¥901 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 504 Dinar (¥394) | ¥2,418 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,568 Dinar (¥3,572) | ¥6,941 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,670 Dinar (¥3,652) | ¥4,416 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,784 Dinar (¥6,869) | ¥8,088 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,420 Dinar (¥8,930) | ¥12,131 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,260,210 Dinar (¥2,549,427) | ¥2,676,280 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Dinar (¥29) | ¥136 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,305 Dinar (¥1,020) | ¥10,384 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 269 Dinar (¥211) | ¥1,225 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 315 Dinar (¥246) | ¥1,626 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,794 Dinar (¥1,403) | ¥6,148 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 280 Dinar (¥219) | ¥812 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 547 Dinar (¥428) | ¥655 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 258 Dinar (¥201) | ¥501 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 141 Dinar (¥110) | ¥170 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 165 Dinar (¥129) | ¥229 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 Dinar (¥266) | ¥2,983 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,050 Dinar (¥2,385) | ¥3,633 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 811 Dinar (¥634) | ¥3,657 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,101 Dinar (¥2,425) | ¥12,969 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,346 Dinar (¥3,398) | ¥6,422 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,578 Dinar (¥1,234) | ¥1,122 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 246 Dinar (¥192) | ¥445 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222 Dinar (¥174) | ¥556 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 51,018 Dinar (¥39,895) | ¥52,544 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (¥8) | ¥40 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,247 Dinar (¥1,757) | ¥9,497 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 270 Dinar (¥212) | ¥525 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,313 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 66% cheaper than in Japan
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