Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 22% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 27% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Algiers | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 799 Dinar (158TL) | 551TL | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 589 Dinar (116TL) | 116TL | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 361 Dinar (71TL) | 54TL | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Dinar (25TL) | 27TL | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 241 Dinar (48TL) | 41TL | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 108 Dinar (21TL) | 27TL | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 657 Dinar (130TL) | 100TL | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 426 Dinar (84TL) | 23TL | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Dinar (16TL) | 17TL | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 241 Dinar (48TL) | 49TL | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,952 Dinar (386TL) | 307TL | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 146 Dinar (29TL) | 36TL | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Dinar (10TL) | 8TL | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Algiers | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,076 Dinar (14,053TL) | 18,050TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,872 Dinar (9,465TL) | 10,903TL | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,802 Dinar (1,147TL) | 1,337TL | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,203 Dinar (12,299TL) | 11,776TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,495 Dinar (6,425TL) | 8,424TL | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,039 Dinar (799TL) | 857TL | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,780 Dinar (352TL) | 133TL | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,193 Dinar (10,913TL) | 3,802TL | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,142 Dinar (4,971TL) | 2,863TL | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Dinar (151TL) | 95TL | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 574 Dinar (113TL) | 74TL | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Algiers | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,923 Dinar (1,369TL) | 1,434TL | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,612 Dinar (1,307TL) | 1,054TL | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,518 Dinar (2,475TL) | 2,772TL | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,957 Dinar (2,364TL) | 3,620TL | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 38% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Algiers | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,034,430 Dinar (797,700TL) | 1,277,900TL | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 Dinar (9TL) | 38TL | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,434 Dinar (283TL) | 247TL | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 533 Dinar (105TL) | 108TL | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 43% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Algiers | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 301 Dinar (59TL) | 116TL | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 449 Dinar (89TL) | 87TL | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,900 Dinar (376TL) | 1,291TL | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 509 Dinar (101TL) | 75TL | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 492 Dinar (97TL) | 162TL | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Dinar (54TL) | 86TL | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 206 Dinar (41TL) | 57TL | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Dinar (48TL) | 67TL | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 399 Dinar (79TL) | 171TL | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is 12% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Algiers | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,563 Dinar (507TL) | 843TL | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,027 Dinar (203TL) | 165TL | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,652 Dinar (524TL) | 245TL | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,446 Dinar (1,274TL) | 1,441TL | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 Dinar (163TL) | 164TL | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 303 Dinar (60TL) | 62TL | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 699 Dinar (138TL) | 99TL | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,557 Dinar (14,346TL) | 24,857TL | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Dinar (2.08TL) | 0.73TL | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,598 Dinar (909TL) | 1,004TL | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Dinar (67TL) | 45TL | + 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 671 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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