Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 945 Dinar (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 316 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Dinar (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 172 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 497 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 73 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 29 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 260 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 37 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 585 Dinar (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 90 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 513 Dinar (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 84 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 31 | + 636% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 264 | + 361% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 167 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Dinar (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 27 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,547 Dinar (Mex$ 11,952) | Mex$ 24,313 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,626 Dinar (Mex$ 5,421) | Mex$ 12,224 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,527 Dinar (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 1,523 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,710 Dinar (Mex$ 6,195) | Mex$ 15,389 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,537 Dinar (Mex$ 3,886) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,355 Dinar (Mex$ 1,424) | Mex$ 965 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,975 Dinar (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 417 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,686 Dinar (Mex$ 7,561) | Mex$ 5,889 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,119 Dinar (Mex$ 4,279) | Mex$ 2,416 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 122 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 121 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 119% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,834 Dinar (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 958 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,117 Dinar (Mex$ 2,148) | Mex$ 729 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,799 Dinar (Mex$ 3,621) | Mex$ 1,740 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,410 Dinar (Mex$ 1,736) | Mex$ 1,398 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 684,748) | Mex$ 393,821 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 566 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 100 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 276 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 Dinar (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 712 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 78 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 68 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 81 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 142 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 41 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 394 Dinar (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 41 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 Dinar (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 300 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,596 Dinar (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 418 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 173 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 908 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,485 Dinar (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 926 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 196 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 91 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 58 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar (Mex$ 19,782) | Mex$ 11,311 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Dinar (Mex$ 4.20) | Mex$ 2.33 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,727 Dinar (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 1,005 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 366 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 79 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,169 prices entered by 756 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Algeria is about the same as in Mexico
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