Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Dinar (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 226 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 122 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 306 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 54 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 157 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 492 Dinar (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 71 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 260 Dinar (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 41 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 175 Dinar (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,996 Dinar (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 227 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Dinar (Mex$ 4.42) | Mex$ 21 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,833 Dinar (Mex$ 19,063) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,630 Dinar (Mex$ 9,337) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,042 Dinar (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 970 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,106 Dinar (Mex$ 9,560) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,733 Dinar (Mex$ 4,959) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 693 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,079 Dinar (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 387 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,787 Dinar (Mex$ 5,725) | Mex$ 6,700 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,530 Dinar (Mex$ 2,959) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 718 Dinar (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 98 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 581 Dinar (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 94 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,214 Dinar (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 861 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,043 Dinar (Mex$ 915) | Mex$ 672 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,656 Dinar (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,703 Dinar (Mex$ 2,227) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,867,510 Dinar (Mex$ 585,916) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 19 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,391 Dinar (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 553 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 377 Dinar (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 75 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 335 Dinar (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 188 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 546 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 Dinar (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 79 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 517 Dinar (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Dinar (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 31 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 185 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 502 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 188 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,063 Dinar (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 294 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Dinar (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 150 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,869 Dinar (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 805 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,292 Dinar (Mex$ 802) | Mex$ 669 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Dinar (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 122 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 71 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 40 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (Mex$ 8,191) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 1.49) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,966 Dinar (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 966 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 278 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 62 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,845 prices entered by 1,265 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
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