Cost of living in Algeria compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 593 Dinar (руб 320) | руб 407 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 465 Dinar (руб 251) | руб 265 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 Dinar (руб 130) | руб 147 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 Dinar (руб 44) | руб 67 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (руб 81) | руб 88 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Dinar (руб 45) | руб 147 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 Dinar (руб 221) | руб 324 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Dinar (руб 146) | руб 98 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 Dinar (руб 29) | руб 34 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Dinar (руб 62) | руб 64 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,316 Dinar (руб 1,250) | руб 591 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 141 Dinar (руб 76) | руб 102 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Dinar (руб 20) | руб 32 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,993 Dinar (руб 28,598) | руб 71,169 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,540 Dinar (руб 16,481) | руб 39,385 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,076 Dinar (руб 6,517) | руб 6,163 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,748 Dinar (руб 17,673) | руб 40,928 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,084 Dinar (руб 9,220) | руб 24,350 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,365 Dinar (руб 4,514) | руб 4,247 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,859 Dinar (руб 1,543) | руб 417 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,921 Dinar (руб 18,845) | руб 26,540 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,818 Dinar (руб 10,155) | руб 6,255 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Dinar (руб 324) | руб 462 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 612 Dinar (руб 330) | руб 628 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,810 Dinar (руб 2,596) | руб 5,495 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,014 Dinar (руб 2,706) | руб 2,544 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,458 Dinar (руб 4,565) | руб 5,941 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,838 Dinar (руб 5,309) | руб 6,606 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,620,680 Dinar (руб 1,414,256) | руб 1,358,270 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Dinar (руб 21) | руб 46 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 Dinar (руб 865) | руб 1,874 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 241 Dinar (руб 130) | руб 449 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 281 Dinar (руб 152) | руб 578 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,412 Dinar (руб 762) | руб 1,374 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 272 Dinar (руб 147) | руб 313 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 635 Dinar (руб 342) | руб 167 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Dinar (руб 146) | руб 227 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 152 Dinar (руб 82) | руб 82 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Dinar (руб 159) | руб 99 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 Dinar (руб 178) | руб 570 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,427 Dinar (руб 770) | руб 1,511 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 761 Dinar (руб 411) | руб 597 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,515 Dinar (руб 1,357) | руб 5,681 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,295 Dinar (руб 2,318) | руб 3,689 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 855 Dinar (руб 461) | руб 394 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 235 Dinar (руб 127) | руб 200 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 Dinar (руб 222) | руб 215 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 48,559 Dinar (руб 26,205) | руб 31,375 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (руб 5.26) | руб 2.24 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,705 Dinar (руб 1,460) | руб 3,654 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 267 Dinar (руб 144) | руб 155 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,563 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 27% cheaper than in Russia
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