Cost of living in Algeria compared to Japan
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,090 Dinar (¥899) | ¥1,140 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 538 Dinar (¥444) | ¥728 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 397 Dinar (¥327) | ¥418 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 Dinar (¥81) | ¥210 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 174 Dinar (¥143) | ¥275 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Dinar (¥90) | ¥668 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 418 Dinar (¥345) | ¥1,129 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 359 Dinar (¥296) | ¥710 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Dinar (¥56) | ¥393 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 190 Dinar (¥157) | ¥255 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,757 Dinar (¥1,449) | ¥1,985 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (¥129) | ¥206 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Dinar (¥34) | ¥211 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 129,213 Dinar (¥106,535) | ¥217,328 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 56,493 Dinar (¥46,578) | ¥126,162 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,861 Dinar (¥6,481) | ¥16,068 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,802 Dinar (¥52,604) | ¥132,665 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,380 Dinar (¥28,346) | ¥77,507 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,509 Dinar (¥4,542) | ¥9,982 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,677 Dinar (¥2,207) | ¥4,119 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 46,342 Dinar (¥38,208) | ¥42,816 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,359 Dinar (¥20,909) | ¥15,187 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 723 Dinar (¥596) | ¥663 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 486 Dinar (¥401) | ¥1,759 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,865 Dinar (¥7,309) | ¥7,849 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,374 Dinar (¥6,080) | ¥3,745 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,791 Dinar (¥10,546) | ¥8,707 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,351 Dinar (¥13,481) | ¥16,382 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,498,870 Dinar (¥2,884,786) | ¥2,749,320 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (¥35) | ¥144 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,704 Dinar (¥1,405) | ¥11,441 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 676 Dinar (¥557) | ¥700 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 419 Dinar (¥345) | ¥1,350 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,768 Dinar (¥1,458) | ¥5,760 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 596 Dinar (¥492) | ¥2,342 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 552 Dinar (¥455) | ¥937 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 298 Dinar (¥246) | ¥540 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 229 Dinar (¥189) | ¥142 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Dinar (¥176) | ¥247 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 Dinar (¥326) | ¥2,858 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Algeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,316 Dinar (¥1,910) | ¥4,449 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 910 Dinar (¥750) | ¥3,459 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,822 Dinar (¥2,327) | ¥16,372 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,994 Dinar (¥4,118) | ¥3,771 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,535 Dinar (¥1,266) | ¥1,130 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 357 Dinar (¥294) | ¥520 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 556 Dinar (¥458) | ¥517 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (¥44,577) | ¥56,570 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (¥8) | ¥49 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,033 Dinar (¥5,799) | ¥9,121 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 292 Dinar (¥241) | ¥554 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,022 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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