- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 677 Dinar (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 119 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 508 Dinar (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 96 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 65 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 157 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 90 Dinar (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 426 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 64 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 274 Dinar (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 38 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Dinar (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,602 Dinar (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 216 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 142 Dinar (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 74,223 Dinar (Mex$ 11,951) | Mex$ 19,235 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 42,608 Dinar (Mex$ 6,860) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,774 Dinar (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,879 Dinar (Mex$ 7,065) | Mex$ 11,999 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,999 Dinar (Mex$ 4,186) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,421 Dinar (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,858 Dinar (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 382 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,819 Dinar (Mex$ 5,928) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,209 Dinar (Mex$ 3,576) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 481 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 109 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 692 Dinar (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 77 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,994 Dinar (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 838 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,240 Dinar (Mex$ 1,166) | Mex$ 674 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,384 Dinar (Mex$ 2,155) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,024 Dinar (Mex$ 2,097) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,162,030 Dinar (Mex$ 509,130) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Dinar (Mex$ 5.48) | Mex$ 19 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,961 Dinar (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 455 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 772 Dinar (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 77 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 561 Dinar (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 181 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,813 Dinar (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 545 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 110 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 72 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 Dinar (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 50 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 Dinar (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 55 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 125 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 145 Dinar (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 648 Dinar (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 127 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,430 Dinar (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 379 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 942 Dinar (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 138 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,217 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,591 Dinar (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 750 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Dinar (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 103 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 Dinar (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 55 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 357 Dinar (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 45 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 88,276 Dinar (Mex$ 14,214) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Dinar (Mex$ 5.70) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,965 Dinar (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 757 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 275 Dinar (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 52 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,607 prices entered by 1,186 different people.
Cost of living in Algeria is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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