Cost of living in Algeria compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Algeria is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Algeria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 597 Dinar (CHF 3.93) | CHF 27 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 615 Dinar (CHF 4.05) | CHF 16 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 458 Dinar (CHF 3.02) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.81 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 275 Dinar (CHF 1.81) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Dinar (CHF 0.63) | CHF 4.50 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Dinar (CHF 3.93) | CHF 10 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 Dinar (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.33 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Dinar (CHF 0.47) | CHF 2.27 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 235 Dinar (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.33 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,415 Dinar (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Dinar (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.87 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Dinar (CHF 0.35) | CHF 2.35 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Algeria is 83% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Algeria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 92,571 Dinar (CHF 609) | CHF 3,527 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,796 Dinar (CHF 341) | CHF 2,866 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,059 Dinar (CHF 27) | CHF 205 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,403 Dinar (CHF 411) | CHF 2,179 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,916 Dinar (CHF 184) | CHF 1,557 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,431 Dinar (CHF 23) | CHF 94 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,354 Dinar (CHF 9) | CHF 53 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,259 Dinar (CHF 245) | CHF 305 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,987 Dinar (CHF 171) | CHF 116 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar (CHF 5.09) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar (CHF 3.80) | CHF 30 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Algeria is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Algeria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,886 Dinar (CHF 26) | CHF 111 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,649 Dinar (CHF 44) | CHF 64 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,674 Dinar (CHF 90) | CHF 118 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,330 Dinar (CHF 61) | CHF 184 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Algeria is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Algeria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,337,130 Dinar (CHF 28,545) | CHF 36,492 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (CHF 0.28) | CHF 1.84 | - 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,144 Dinar (CHF 8) | CHF 78 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Algeria is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Algeria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 738 Dinar (CHF 4.86) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Dinar (CHF 3.06) | CHF 26 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,911 Dinar (CHF 13) | CHF 211 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar (CHF 1.66) | CHF 5.94 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (CHF 3.23) | CHF 4.15 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 Dinar (CHF 1.68) | CHF 7 | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 Dinar (CHF 1.19) | CHF 4.35 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 205 Dinar (CHF 1.35) | CHF 4.98 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 496 Dinar (CHF 3.27) | CHF 58 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 70% | |||
Entertainment in Algeria is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Algeria | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,469 Dinar (CHF 10) | CHF 71 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,450 Dinar (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,525 Dinar (CHF 17) | CHF 101 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,144 Dinar (CHF 34) | CHF 125 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Dinar (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Dinar (CHF 1.44) | CHF 5.21 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar (CHF 2.40) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 88,208 Dinar (CHF 581) | CHF 434 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Dinar (CHF 20) | CHF 88 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 344 Dinar (CHF 2.27) | CHF 9 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland
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