- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 634 Dinar (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 118 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Dinar (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 95 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Dinar (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 66 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 Dinar (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 154 Dinar (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 Dinar (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 414 Dinar (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 61 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 266 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 37 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,354 Dinar (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 222 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 140 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Dinar (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 0% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 93,026 Dinar (Mex$ 15,857) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,426 Dinar (Mex$ 8,255) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,898 Dinar (Mex$ 3,221) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 49,155 Dinar (Mex$ 8,379) | Mex$ 11,823 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 29,226 Dinar (Mex$ 4,982) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,518 Dinar (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,840 Dinar (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 383 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 34,178 Dinar (Mex$ 5,826) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,064 Dinar (Mex$ 3,250) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 426 Dinar (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 104 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 538 Dinar (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 89 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,027 Dinar (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 801 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,448 Dinar (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 660 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,808 Dinar (Mex$ 2,183) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,628 Dinar (Mex$ 1,982) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,186,420 Dinar (Mex$ 543,150) | Mex$ 312,963 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Dinar (Mex$ 5.63) | Mex$ 19 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,817 Dinar (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 466 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 517 Dinar (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 186 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,808 Dinar (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 543 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 700 Dinar (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 68 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 475 Dinar (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 49 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 327 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 53 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 137 Dinar (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 143 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 623 Dinar (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 123 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,923 Dinar (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 383 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,214 Dinar (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 136 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,621 Dinar (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,073 Dinar (Mex$ 865) | Mex$ 742 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 604 Dinar (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 102 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 463 Dinar (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 45 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 74,532 Dinar (Mex$ 12,705) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,764 Dinar (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 715 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 52 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,887 prices entered by 1,264 different people.
Cost of living in Algeria is about the same as in Mexico
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