Cost of living comparison
Pakistan is 10.6% cheaper than Algeria overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 19.4% less in Pakistan
- Groceries
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pay 6.7% less in Pakistan
- Transportation
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pay 39.3% more in Pakistan
- Housing
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pay 8.6% less in Pakistan
- Childcare
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pay 47.9% less in Pakistan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 13.1% more in Pakistan
- Clothing
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pay 44.2% less in Pakistan
The cost of transportation and entertainment and sports in Pakistan are more expensive than in Algeria. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Pakistan.
If you lived in Pakistan instead of Algeria, you would:
pay 19.4% less for restaurants
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.44
DZD326.63
|
$1.63
PKR457.70
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.55
DZD474.50
|
$3.70
PKR1,037.36
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.51
DZD68.52
|
$0.30
PKR83.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.22
DZD29.29
|
$0.20
PKR57.13
|
|
pay 6.7% less for groceries
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.14
DZD18.87
|
$0.54
PKR152.58
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.68
DZD491.78
|
$2.48
PKR693.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.15
DZD420.99
|
$2.74
PKR767.69
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.69
DZD225.46
|
$1.15
PKR323.38
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.04
DZD272.38
|
$1.24
PKR346.65
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.36
DZD181.43
|
$0.47
PKR130.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.38
DZD184.67
|
$0.28
PKR78.40
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.74
DZD98.30
|
$0.32
PKR89.94
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
DZD40.28
|
$0.23
PKR64.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.23
DZD30.18
|
$0.17
PKR46.90
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.20
DZD27.28
|
$0.22
PKR61.78
|
|
pay 39.3% more for transportation
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.19
DZD159.48
|
$3.71
PKR1,039.67
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.00
DZD1,738.88
|
$6.71
PKR1,880.98
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,882.05
DZD4,263,012.71
|
$18,760.96
PKR5,257,330.98
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.42
DZD456.93
|
$4.64
PKR1,300.19
|
|
pay 8.6% less for housing
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$18.57
DZD2,483.45
|
$13.82
PKR3,873.08
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$156.36
DZD20,907.72
|
$88.73
PKR24,864.77
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$93.70
DZD12,528.60
|
$52.29
PKR14,652.91
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$33.89
DZD4,530.99
|
$60.51
PKR16,955.30
|
|
pay 47.9% less for childcare
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$67.12
DZD8,974.32
|
$34.35
PKR9,626.09
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,399.66
DZD320,863.28
|
$1,271.23
PKR356,232.58
|
|
pay 13.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.38
DZD184.98
|
$1.82
PKR511.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$0.74
DZD98.89
|
$1.50
PKR419.13
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.53
DZD338.77
|
$1.89
PKR529.81
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$17.48
DZD2,337.24
|
$12.72
PKR3,564.02
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.61
DZD616.43
|
$3.87
PKR1,084.70
|
|
pay 44.2% less for clothing
|
Algeria
|
Pakistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$34.95
DZD4,672.73
|
$14.19
PKR3,975.47
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.87
DZD5,731.67
|
$21.90
PKR6,135.84
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.58
DZD9,303.96
|
$61.34
PKR17,190.40
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$66.63
DZD8,909.74
|
$28.94
PKR8,109.50
|
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