Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,220 Dinar (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 244 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 531 Dinar (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 138 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 64 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 Dinar (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 37 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 368 Dinar (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 75 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Dinar (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Dinar (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,579 Dinar (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 265 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 33 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Dinar (Mex$ 5.79) | Mex$ 21 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,508 Dinar (Mex$ 10,192) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,976 Dinar (Mex$ 6,973) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,295 Dinar (Mex$ 1,819) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,818 Dinar (Mex$ 7,772) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,149 Dinar (Mex$ 4,945) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,505 Dinar (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 844 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,741 Dinar (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 402 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,282 Dinar (Mex$ 6,468) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,035 Dinar (Mex$ 3,561) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 661 Dinar (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 115 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Dinar (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 109 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,709 Dinar (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 917 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,390 Dinar (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 652 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,861 Dinar (Mex$ 1,623) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,821 Dinar (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 957,552) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (Mex$ 5.75) | Mex$ 21 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Dinar (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 504 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Dinar (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 84 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 479 Dinar (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 199 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,653 Dinar (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 580 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 453 Dinar (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 76 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 Dinar (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 55 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Dinar (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 315 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 231 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 45% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,703 Dinar (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 318 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 641 Dinar (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 156 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,980 Dinar (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 741 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,655 Dinar (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 149 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 82 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 335 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 42 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,736) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (Mex$ 1.23) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,829 Dinar (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 909 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 67 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,744 prices entered by 1,099 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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