Cost of living in Algeria compared to United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 788 Dinar ($5.76) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 679 Dinar ($4.97) | $10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 Dinar ($2.67) | $5.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Dinar ($0.91) | $1.09 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 Dinar ($1.66) | $4.92 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 98 Dinar ($0.71) | $4.81 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 712 Dinar ($5.20) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 Dinar ($3.02) | $4.70 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 Dinar ($0.59) | $2.55 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 287 Dinar ($2.10) | $3.06 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,772 Dinar ($13) | $16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar ($1.07) | $2.74 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar ($0.35) | $3.08 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 86,739 Dinar ($634) | $3,012 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,350 Dinar ($390) | $2,224 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,603 Dinar ($63) | $219 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,281 Dinar ($455) | $1,967 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,807 Dinar ($320) | $1,475 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,426 Dinar ($32) | $147 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,595 Dinar ($12) | $64 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 56,640 Dinar ($414) | $284 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,832 Dinar ($160) | $132 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Dinar ($5.79) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,197 Dinar ($23) | $30 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,604 Dinar ($41) | $54 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,555 Dinar ($41) | $44 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,646 Dinar ($92) | $93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,648 Dinar ($93) | $120 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,223,000 Dinar ($30,885) | $27,658 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar ($0.31) | $1.06 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,158 Dinar ($8) | $83 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Algeria is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 361 Dinar ($2.64) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 487 Dinar ($3.56) | $20 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Dinar ($15) | $137 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 331 Dinar ($2.42) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 495 Dinar ($3.62) | $4.91 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 326 Dinar ($2.39) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 Dinar ($1.60) | $4.81 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 220 Dinar ($1.61) | $2.19 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Dinar ($3.56) | $27 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,259 Dinar ($24) | $55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,120 Dinar ($8) | $28 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500 Dinar ($26) | $196 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,946 Dinar ($73) | $88 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 512 Dinar ($3.74) | $14 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 255 Dinar ($1.86) | $5.21 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 426 Dinar ($3.12) | $6 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 112,801 Dinar ($825) | $578 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Dinar ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,852 Dinar ($28) | $59 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 336 Dinar ($2.46) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,257 prices entered by 2,840 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 64% cheaper than in United States
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