Cost of living in Algeria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar (2,660 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar (2,292 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar (1,231 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar (420 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar (765 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar (329 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar (2,402 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar (1,394 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar (272 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar (970 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar (5,981 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (492 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (163 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar (292,766 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar (180,071 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (29,037 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar (210,214 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar (147,860 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (14,940 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar (5,385 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar (191,176 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (73,688 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (2,673 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (10,790 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 619% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar (18,915 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar (18,748 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar (42,684 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar (42,690 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (14,253,764 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (145 ₦) | 256 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar (3,908 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar (1,218 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar (1,642 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (6,751 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar (1,116 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar (1,670 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar (1,102 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar (736 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar (741 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar (1,644 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar (11,000 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar (3,779 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (11,813 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar (33,570 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar (1,727 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar (859 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar (1,438 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (380,734 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (39 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar (13,001 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar (1,136 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 671 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria
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