Cost of living in Algeria compared to United States
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algeria is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 945 Dinar ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 676 Dinar ($5.10) | $12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 473 Dinar ($3.57) | $5.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Dinar ($0.83) | $1.11 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 229 Dinar ($1.73) | $5.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 91 Dinar ($0.68) | $4.89 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 585 Dinar ($4.41) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 513 Dinar ($3.87) | $4.35 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 Dinar ($0.66) | $2.34 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Dinar ($11) | $3.55 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Dinar ($60) | $18 | + 238% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 152 Dinar ($1.15) | $2.95 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 Dinar ($0.34) | $3.15 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Algeria is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,547 Dinar ($593) | $3,218 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,699 Dinar ($292) | $2,486 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,527 Dinar ($49) | $234 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,710 Dinar ($307) | $2,262 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,537 Dinar ($193) | $1,671 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,355 Dinar ($71) | $172 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,099 Dinar ($16) | $62 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,212 Dinar ($416) | $252 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,706 Dinar ($201) | $151 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 774 Dinar ($5.84) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 578 Dinar ($4.36) | $35 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Algeria is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,834 Dinar ($44) | $59 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,117 Dinar ($106) | $51 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,799 Dinar ($180) | $105 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,410 Dinar ($86) | $142 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Algeria is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 Dinar ($33,945) | $31,010 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Dinar ($0.32) | $0.94 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,967 Dinar ($15) | $87 | - 83% | |
| 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) | 738 Dinar ($5.57) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 456 Dinar ($3.44) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 Dinar ($14) | $170 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 252 Dinar ($1.90) | $9 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 544 Dinar ($4.11) | $5.35 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Dinar ($3.89) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 142 Dinar ($1.07) | $5.22 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 394 Dinar ($2.97) | $2.41 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 432 Dinar ($3.26) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Algeria is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Algeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,905 Dinar ($22) | $61 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,510 Dinar ($11) | $31 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,336 Dinar ($18) | $228 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,991 Dinar ($45) | $104 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 790 Dinar ($5.96) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 298 Dinar ($2.25) | $5.90 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 364 Dinar ($2.75) | $8 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 130,000 Dinar ($981) | $502 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Dinar ($0.21) | $0.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,727 Dinar ($21) | $72 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 386 Dinar ($2.91) | $11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,516 prices entered by 1,941 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Algeria is 57% cheaper than in United States
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