Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Democratic Republic of the Congo instead of Algeria, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
|
Algeria
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.44
DZD326.63
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.55
DZD474.50
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.51
DZD68.52
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.22
DZD29.29
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Algeria
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.14
DZD18.87
|
?? | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.68
DZD491.78
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.15
DZD420.99
|
?? | |
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.69
DZD225.46
|
?? | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.04
DZD272.38
|
?? | |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.36
DZD181.43
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.38
DZD184.67
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.74
DZD98.30
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
DZD40.28
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.23
DZD30.18
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.20
DZD27.28
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Algeria
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.19
DZD159.48
|
?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.00
DZD1,738.88
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,882.05
DZD4,263,012.71
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.42
DZD456.93
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Algeria
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$18.57
DZD2,483.45
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$156.36
DZD20,907.72
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$93.70
DZD12,528.60
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$33.89
DZD4,530.99
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Algeria
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$67.12
DZD8,974.32
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,399.66
DZD320,863.28
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Algeria
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.38
DZD184.98
|
?? | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$0.74
DZD98.89
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.53
DZD338.77
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$17.48
DZD2,337.24
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.61
DZD616.43
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Algeria
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$34.95
DZD4,672.73
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.87
DZD5,731.67
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.58
DZD9,303.96
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$66.63
DZD8,909.74
|
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