Cost of living in Algeria compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 624 Dinar (₨1,312) | ₨810 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 668 Dinar (₨1,403) | ₨914 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 382 Dinar (₨803) | ₨402 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 133 Dinar (₨280) | ₨181 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 247 Dinar (₨519) | ₨288 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 Dinar (₨209) | ₨155 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 617 Dinar (₨1,297) | ₨1,179 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 421 Dinar (₨884) | ₨301 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 86 Dinar (₨180) | ₨101 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 278 Dinar (₨585) | ₨506 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,468 Dinar (₨3,085) | ₨2,438 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 148 Dinar (₨312) | ₨283 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Dinar (₨108) | ₨161 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 85,448 Dinar (₨179,606) | ₨142,068 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,984 Dinar (₨109,266) | ₨74,167 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar (₨18,083) | ₨26,937 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 59,294 Dinar (₨124,632) | ₨66,342 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,497 Dinar (₨87,223) | ₨45,519 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar (₨9,304) | ₨23,767 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,720 Dinar (₨3,614) | ₨2,085 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 58,319 Dinar (₨122,582) | ₨71,589 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar (₨45,889) | ₨29,245 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar (₨1,665) | ₨1,517 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar (₨6,719) | ₨6,532 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,865 Dinar (₨10,227) | ₨3,995 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,429 Dinar (₨11,411) | ₨6,699 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,195 Dinar (₨21,430) | ₨15,767 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,108 Dinar (₨23,348) | ₨9,437 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar (₨8,876,438) | ₨4,047,290 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 Dinar (₨92) | ₨271 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163 Dinar (₨2,445) | ₨4,410 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 293 Dinar (₨617) | ₨503 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 331 Dinar (₨695) | ₨953 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (₨4,204) | ₨3,299 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 223 Dinar (₨469) | ₨1,142 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 468 Dinar (₨984) | ₨967 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 299 Dinar (₨629) | ₨899 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 227 Dinar (₨477) | ₨431 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 227 Dinar (₨477) | ₨210 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 360 Dinar (₨756) | ₨2,628 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Algeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,508 Dinar (₨5,272) | ₨2,918 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 929 Dinar (₨1,953) | ₨1,886 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar (₨7,357) | ₨3,741 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,644 Dinar (₨18,168) | ₨6,696 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (₨2,102) | ₨1,274 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 323 Dinar (₨678) | ₨683 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 448 Dinar (₨941) | ₨725 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar (₨237,099) | ₨68,087 | + 248% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar (₨24) | ₨3.42 | + 615% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,970 Dinar (₨8,345) | ₨3,517 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Dinar (₨713) | ₨480 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,303 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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