Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 593 Dinar (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 177 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 465 Dinar (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 110 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 33 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 Dinar (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Dinar (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,316 Dinar (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 225 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 141 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,993 Dinar (Mex$ 8,967) | Mex$ 18,680 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,540 Dinar (Mex$ 5,168) | Mex$ 8,689 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,076 Dinar (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,748 Dinar (Mex$ 5,541) | Mex$ 10,829 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,084 Dinar (Mex$ 2,891) | Mex$ 5,575 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,365 Dinar (Mex$ 1,415) | Mex$ 846 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,859 Dinar (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 379 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,921 Dinar (Mex$ 5,909) | Mex$ 7,486 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,818 Dinar (Mex$ 3,184) | Mex$ 1,948 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Dinar (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 101 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 612 Dinar (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 84 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,810 Dinar (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 844 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,014 Dinar (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 615 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,458 Dinar (Mex$ 1,431) | Mex$ 1,537 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,838 Dinar (Mex$ 1,665) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,620,680 Dinar (Mex$ 443,432) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 Dinar (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 499 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 241 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 83 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 281 Dinar (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 200 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,412 Dinar (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 530 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 272 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 70 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 635 Dinar (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 48 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 56 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 152 Dinar (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Dinar (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 187 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,427 Dinar (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 339 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 761 Dinar (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 140 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,515 Dinar (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 951 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,295 Dinar (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 658 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 855 Dinar (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 114 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 235 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 61 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 Dinar (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 40 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 48,559 Dinar (Mex$ 8,216) | Mex$ 9,553 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 1.65) | Mex$ 1.91 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,705 Dinar (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 924 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 267 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 57 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,333 prices entered by 1,418 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 20% cheaper than in Mexico
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