Cost of living in Algeria compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Dinar (руб 457) | руб 399 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (руб 278) | руб 284 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 306 Dinar (руб 170) | руб 143 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Dinar (руб 53) | руб 65 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 157 Dinar (руб 87) | руб 88 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Dinar (руб 36) | руб 129 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 492 Dinar (руб 274) | руб 345 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 260 Dinar (руб 145) | руб 108 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 Dinar (руб 26) | руб 35 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 175 Dinar (руб 97) | руб 66 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,996 Dinar (руб 1,111) | руб 583 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Dinar (руб 81) | руб 109 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Dinar (руб 16) | руб 28 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,833 Dinar (руб 70,047) | руб 68,166 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,630 Dinar (руб 34,307) | руб 37,974 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,042 Dinar (руб 2,250) | руб 6,392 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,106 Dinar (руб 35,129) | руб 31,618 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,733 Dinar (руб 18,221) | руб 22,018 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,479 Dinar (руб 1,380) | руб 4,038 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,079 Dinar (руб 1,714) | руб 448 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,787 Dinar (руб 21,035) | руб 24,813 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,530 Dinar (руб 10,872) | руб 6,723 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 718 Dinar (руб 400) | руб 416 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 581 Dinar (руб 323) | руб 926 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,214 Dinar (руб 4,016) | руб 4,661 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,043 Dinar (руб 3,364) | руб 2,580 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,656 Dinar (руб 5,932) | руб 5,596 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,703 Dinar (руб 8,185) | руб 6,714 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,867,510 Dinar (руб 2,152,911) | руб 1,237,120 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Dinar (руб 22) | руб 47 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,391 Dinar (руб 774) | руб 1,548 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 377 Dinar (руб 210) | руб 476 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 335 Dinar (руб 186) | руб 504 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar (руб 1,113) | руб 1,289 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 Dinar (руб 250) | руб 311 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 517 Dinar (руб 288) | руб 183 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Dinar (руб 144) | руб 206 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Dinar (руб 104) | руб 77 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 185 Dinar (руб 103) | руб 97 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 502 Dinar (руб 279) | руб 580 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,063 Dinar (руб 1,705) | руб 1,480 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Dinar (руб 490) | руб 574 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,869 Dinar (руб 1,597) | руб 5,826 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,292 Dinar (руб 2,946) | руб 3,401 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,579 Dinar (руб 879) | руб 387 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar (руб 166) | руб 168 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Dinar (руб 278) | руб 221 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 54,066 Dinar (руб 30,097) | руб 38,001 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (руб 5.48) | руб 7 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,966 Dinar (руб 1,651) | руб 3,491 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 278 Dinar (руб 155) | руб 160 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,073 prices entered by 734 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algeria is about the same as in Russia
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