Cost of living in Algeria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 945 Dinar (11,100 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Dinar (7,079 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 464 Dinar (5,456 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Dinar (1,053 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Dinar (2,441 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Dinar (997 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 470 Dinar (5,520 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 417 Dinar (4,900 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 Dinar (962 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 915 Dinar (10,748 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 936% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,585 Dinar (53,884 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 462% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Dinar (1,767 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (570 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,267 Dinar (684,700 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,626 Dinar (359,889 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,537 Dinar (65,066 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 41,791 Dinar (491,090 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,610 Dinar (383,208 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,355 Dinar (109,936 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,014 Dinar (23,668 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,450 Dinar (592,846 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,558 Dinar (229,822 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 800 Dinar (9,401 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (6,790 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 576% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 576% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,109 Dinar (60,032 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,117 Dinar (165,886 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 958% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,266 Dinar (249,904 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 444% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,410 Dinar (134,079 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Dinar (52,879,933 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 958% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (502 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,073 Dinar (24,363 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (8,673 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar (5,362 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (23,502 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (2,963 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar (6,395 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar (6,056 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 206 Dinar (2,415 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Dinar (6,406 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (4,474 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,905 Dinar (34,139 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar (17,744 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar (27,449 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,991 Dinar (70,405 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar (9,280 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (3,500 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (4,283 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar (1,527,643 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 412% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Dinar (235 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,440 Dinar (40,424 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 369 Dinar (4,340 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 399 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria
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