Cost of living in Algeria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,220 Dinar (3,480 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 531 Dinar (1,516 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Dinar (1,142 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 Dinar (325 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 176 Dinar (502 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Dinar (353 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 368 Dinar (1,050 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Dinar (1,050 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Dinar (254 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 Dinar (768 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,579 Dinar (4,504 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Dinar (442 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Dinar (121 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 77% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 46% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,508 Dinar (212,539 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,976 Dinar (145,412 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,295 Dinar (37,925 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,818 Dinar (162,077 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,149 Dinar (103,118 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,505 Dinar (24,261 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 217% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,741 Dinar (7,819 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 47,282 Dinar (134,873 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,035 Dinar (74,267 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 661 Dinar (1,885 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Dinar (1,571 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,709 Dinar (21,989 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 131% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,390 Dinar (21,082 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,861 Dinar (33,835 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,821 Dinar (33,719 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 Dinar (19,967,919 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 154% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (120 ₦) | 182 ₦ | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Dinar (4,443 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Dinar (1,666 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 217% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 479 Dinar (1,365 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,653 Dinar (4,715 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 453 Dinar (1,293 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 Dinar (1,371 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 285 Dinar (812 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Dinar (523 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 315 Dinar (899 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 381 Dinar (1,086 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Algeria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,703 Dinar (4,857 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 641 Dinar (1,828 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,980 Dinar (11,355 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,655 Dinar (4,722 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 387% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Dinar (660 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 335 Dinar (957 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Dinar (57,051 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 Dinar (26 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,829 Dinar (8,070 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Dinar (934 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 87% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria
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