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Cost of living in Algeria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 671 Dinar (2,024 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 496 Dinar (1,496 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 395 Dinar (1,194 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 Dinar (255 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 156 Dinar (470 ₦) | 582 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 Dinar (287 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 437 Dinar (1,318 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 303 Dinar (915 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (175 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 258 Dinar (780 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,956 Dinar (8,925 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dinar (416 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Dinar (117 ₦) | 360 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 66,635 Dinar (201,163 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 42,608 Dinar (128,628 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,774 Dinar (20,449 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,185 Dinar (130,369 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,999 Dinar (78,487 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,421 Dinar (10,328 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,858 Dinar (14,667 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,819 Dinar (111,153 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,209 Dinar (67,045 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 481 Dinar (1,453 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 692 Dinar (2,088 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,745 Dinar (14,325 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,913 Dinar (20,868 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,893 Dinar (38,923 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,566 Dinar (37,936 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,162,030 Dinar (9,545,751 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Dinar (103 ₦) | 149 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,770 Dinar (5,342 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 772 Dinar (2,331 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 561 Dinar (1,694 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,813 Dinar (5,472 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 110 Dinar (332 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 Dinar (1,259 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 Dinar (1,002 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 125 Dinar (377 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 145 Dinar (437 ₦) | 469 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 648 Dinar (1,958 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,430 Dinar (4,318 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 942 Dinar (2,844 ₦) | 3,341 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,421 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,591 Dinar (13,861 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Dinar (2,103 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 Dinar (922 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 357 Dinar (1,078 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 88,276 Dinar (266,493 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Dinar (107 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,965 Dinar (8,951 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 275 Dinar (831 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,898 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in Algeria is about the same as in Nigeria
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