Cost of living in Algeria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Dinar (2,343 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (1,427 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 306 Dinar (875 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Dinar (271 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 157 Dinar (447 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Dinar (185 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 492 Dinar (1,404 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 260 Dinar (743 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 Dinar (134 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 175 Dinar (500 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,996 Dinar (5,701 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Dinar (415 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Dinar (83 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,833 Dinar (359,375 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,630 Dinar (176,013 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,042 Dinar (11,545 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,106 Dinar (180,229 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,733 Dinar (93,484 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (7,080 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,079 Dinar (8,793 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,787 Dinar (107,919 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,530 Dinar (55,777 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 718 Dinar (2,052 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 581 Dinar (1,659 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,214 Dinar (20,603 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,043 Dinar (17,258 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,656 Dinar (30,432 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,703 Dinar (41,991 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,867,510 Dinar (11,045,473 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Dinar (113 ₦) | 154 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,391 Dinar (3,973 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 377 Dinar (1,076 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 335 Dinar (956 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (5,712 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 Dinar (1,284 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 517 Dinar (1,476 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Dinar (741 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Dinar (536 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 185 Dinar (528 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 502 Dinar (1,432 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,063 Dinar (8,747 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Dinar (2,514 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,869 Dinar (8,193 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,292 Dinar (15,114 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Dinar (4,509 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (852 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar (1,427 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (154,411 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (28 ₦) | 35 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,966 Dinar (8,472 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 278 Dinar (794 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,010 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria
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