Cost of living in Algeria compared to Mexico
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 267 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 147 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 68 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 45 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 26 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 86 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 48 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 32 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 258 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar (Mex$ 11,171) | Mex$ 20,174 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar (Mex$ 6,871) | Mex$ 10,383 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar (Mex$ 8,021) | Mex$ 12,588 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar (Mex$ 5,642) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 721 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 399 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar (Mex$ 7,295) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (Mex$ 2,812) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 115 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 126 | + 226% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 967 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 718 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar (Mex$ 1,629) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar (Mex$ 1,629) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (Mex$ 543,895) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (Mex$ 5.54) | Mex$ 23 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 559 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 91 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 205 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 592 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 74 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 60 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 69 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 35 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 245 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Algeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 358 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 155 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 723 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar (Mex$ 1,281) | Mex$ 766 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 163 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 79 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (Mex$ 14,528) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 888 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 78 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 28% cheaper than in Mexico
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