- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Algeria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 667 Dinar (2,041 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 477 Dinar (1,459 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Dinar (1,089 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 Dinar (267 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 154 Dinar (473 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 Dinar (264 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 430 Dinar (1,315 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 274 Dinar (839 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Dinar (176 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Dinar (727 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,602 Dinar (4,903 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 140 Dinar (429 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Dinar (135 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 87,169 Dinar (266,789 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 48,686 Dinar (149,009 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,863 Dinar (24,066 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 46,642 Dinar (142,753 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,786 Dinar (51,374 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,707 Dinar (11,346 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,840 Dinar (14,814 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,190 Dinar (107,704 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,039 Dinar (58,271 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 461 Dinar (1,412 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 634 Dinar (1,941 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,569 Dinar (13,985 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,363 Dinar (19,476 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,857 Dinar (39,351 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,390 Dinar (37,921 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,158,060 Dinar (9,665,574 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Dinar (103 ₦) | 152 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,817 Dinar (5,563 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Dinar (462 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 517 Dinar (1,584 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,808 Dinar (5,533 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 Dinar (306 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 435 Dinar (1,331 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 327 Dinar (1,000 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 137 Dinar (420 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 138 Dinar (423 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 623 Dinar (1,907 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,920 Dinar (5,878 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Dinar (3,350 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (15,303 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Dinar (2,133 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (706 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 357 Dinar (1,093 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 87,518 Dinar (267,858 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 Dinar (131 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,085 Dinar (9,442 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 259 Dinar (792 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,098 prices entered by 184 different people.
Cost of living in Algeria is about the same as in Nigeria
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