Cost of living in Algeria compared to Senegal
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 46% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
Algeria | Senegal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (2,687 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (2,766 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (2,062 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (577 Franc) | 1,909 Franc | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (1,238 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (431 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (2,683 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (1,951 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (324 Franc) | 800 Franc | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (1,055 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (6,366 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (705 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (242 Franc) | 561 Franc | - 57% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 69% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
Algeria | Senegal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (416,377 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (232,975 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (18,256 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (280,686 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (125,565 Franc) | 454,636 Franc | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (15,434 Franc) | 170,000 Franc | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (6,090 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (167,588 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (116,890 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (3,481 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (2,599 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
Algeria | Senegal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (17,478 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (29,907 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (61,503 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (41,964 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 86% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 86% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
Algeria | Senegal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (19,508,126 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (190 Franc) | 990 Franc | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (5,144 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 97% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 40% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
Algeria | Senegal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (3,320 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (2,095 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (8,594 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (1,134 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (2,211 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (1,150 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (815 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (922 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (2,233 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 30% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
Algeria | Senegal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (6,607 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (6,522 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (11,358 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (23,138 Franc) | 31,199 Franc | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (4,498 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (981 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (1,639 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (396,753 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (51 Franc) | 50 Franc | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (13,502 Franc) | 35,023 Franc | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (1,549 Franc) | 866 Franc | + 79% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 406 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 69% cheaper than in Senegal
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