Cost of living in Algeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,058 Dinar (₨2,206) | ₨750 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 637 Dinar (₨1,327) | ₨1,088 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 534 Dinar (₨1,112) | ₨528 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Dinar (₨262) | ₨216 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 283 Dinar (₨589) | ₨321 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Dinar (₨244) | ₨149 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 586 Dinar (₨1,220) | ₨1,081 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 Dinar (₨1,058) | ₨322 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Dinar (₨183) | ₨90 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (₨489) | ₨630 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (₨2,950) | ₨2,715 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Dinar (₨338) | ₨250 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Dinar (₨89) | ₨149 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 82,956 Dinar (₨172,887) | ₨133,165 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,876 Dinar (₨93,526) | ₨84,435 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,422 Dinar (₨9,216) | ₨28,403 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,056 Dinar (₨110,575) | ₨81,992 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,096 Dinar (₨62,723) | ₨49,088 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,813 Dinar (₨16,283) | ₨20,612 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,975 Dinar (₨4,116) | ₨2,458 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,213 Dinar (₨102,565) | ₨66,138 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,638 Dinar (₨65,936) | ₨30,635 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (₨1,613) | ₨1,207 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (₨1,204) | ₨1,815 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,175 Dinar (₨12,870) | ₨3,728 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,364 Dinar (₨19,516) | ₨9,758 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,027 Dinar (₨43,822) | ₨16,028 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,958 Dinar (₨24,922) | ₨12,018 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 Dinar (₨16,672,756) | ₨3,758,550 | + 344% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar (₨89) | ₨285 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar (₨4,099) | ₨3,201 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (₨1,538) | ₨266 | + 477% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar (₨951) | ₨697 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 Dinar (₨3,995) | ₨3,731 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (₨526) | ₨812 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar (₨1,134) | ₨616 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar (₨1,074) | ₨585 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 142 Dinar (₨295) | ₨350 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 394 Dinar (₨821) | ₨252 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 Dinar (₨1,116) | ₨691 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 37% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,596 Dinar (₨3,326) | ₨3,554 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar (₨3,147) | ₨1,839 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar (₨4,868) | ₨6,844 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,485 Dinar (₨11,431) | ₨7,013 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar (₨1,646) | ₨2,877 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (₨621) | ₨562 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (₨760) | ₨877 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar (₨270,932) | ₨70,829 | + 283% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Dinar (₨58) | ₨255 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,727 Dinar (₨5,683) | ₨3,861 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 366 Dinar (₨763) | ₨495 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,396 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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