Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria vs Johannesburg, South Africa
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Algiers (Algeria) is 25% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 813 Dinar (R 90) | R 115 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 513 Dinar (R 57) | R 61 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 Dinar (R 28) | R 40 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 Dinar (R 10) | R 17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (R 17) | R 32 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Dinar (R 8) | R 22 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Dinar (R 55) | R 58 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 267 Dinar (R 29) | R 25 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 Dinar (R 5.62) | R 21 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Dinar (R 13) | R 17 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,069 Dinar (R 228) | R 95 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 143 Dinar (R 16) | R 20 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Dinar (R 3.54) | R 10 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Algiers (Algeria) is 24% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,838 Dinar (R 10,897) | R 14,254 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,168 Dinar (R 6,634) | R 9,134 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,010 Dinar (R 552) | R 979 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 71,151 Dinar (R 7,845) | R 10,961 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,330 Dinar (R 3,785) | R 7,525 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,015 Dinar (R 1,214) | R 714 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,254 Dinar (R 359) | R 567 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 46,996 Dinar (R 5,181) | R 5,098 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,230 Dinar (R 2,341) | R 1,535 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,013 Dinar (R 112) | R 81 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 476 Dinar (R 52) | R 32 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,133 Dinar (R 566) | R 802 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,420 Dinar (R 708) | R 645 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,803 Dinar (R 860) | R 1,274 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,467 Dinar (R 1,375) | R 1,254 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Algiers (Algeria) is 55% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,864,730 Dinar (R 426,101) | R 336,803 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Dinar (R 4.62) | R 16 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,715 Dinar (R 189) | R 977 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 780 Dinar (R 86) | R 197 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Algiers (Algeria) is 27% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 386 Dinar (R 43) | R 54 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Dinar (R 41) | R 211 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,988 Dinar (R 219) | R 522 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 305 Dinar (R 34) | R 43 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar (R 55) | R 29 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Dinar (R 34) | R 47 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 201 Dinar (R 22) | R 26 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 182 Dinar (R 20) | R 17 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 620 Dinar (R 68) | R 156 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Algiers (Algeria) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,827 Dinar (R 422) | R 337 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 798 Dinar (R 88) | R 182 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,505 Dinar (R 276) | R 906 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,865 Dinar (R 647) | R 514 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 987 Dinar (R 109) | R 75 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 439 Dinar (R 48) | R 33 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 694 Dinar (R 77) | R 36 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,822 Dinar (R 7,037) | R 8,884 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (R 1.08) | R 1.66 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,236 Dinar (R 688) | R 573 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 276 Dinar (R 30) | R 44 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 887 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Algiers (Algeria) is 30% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 44,000 in Johannesburg you would need to make just about R 30,918 (280,424 Dinar) in Algiers.
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