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 | 593 Dinar (1,787 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 465 Dinar (1,402 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 Dinar (727 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 Dinar (244 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (451 ₦) | 561 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (252 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 Dinar (1,236 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Dinar (817 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 Dinar (159 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Dinar (347 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,316 Dinar (6,980 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 141 Dinar (424 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Dinar (111 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,993 Dinar (159,703 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,540 Dinar (92,037 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,076 Dinar (36,392 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,748 Dinar (98,691 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,084 Dinar (51,486 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,365 Dinar (25,209 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,859 Dinar (8,616 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,921 Dinar (105,238 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,818 Dinar (56,711 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Dinar (1,810 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 612 Dinar (1,845 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,810 Dinar (14,495 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,014 Dinar (15,110 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,458 Dinar (25,491 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,838 Dinar (29,647 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,620,680 Dinar (7,897,810 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Dinar (119 ₦) | 146 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 Dinar (4,831 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 241 Dinar (726 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 281 Dinar (848 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,412 Dinar (4,257 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 272 Dinar (821 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 635 Dinar (1,913 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Dinar (814 ₦) | 930 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 152 Dinar (458 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Dinar (889 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 Dinar (996 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,427 Dinar (4,301 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 761 Dinar (2,294 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,515 Dinar (7,580 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,295 Dinar (12,944 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 855 Dinar (2,575 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 235 Dinar (708 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 Dinar (1,238 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 48,559 Dinar (146,340 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (29 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,705 Dinar (8,151 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 267 Dinar (804 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,831 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
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