Cost of living comparison
Algiers is 13.5% cheaper than Maceio - Alagoas.
- Restaurants
-
pay 32.2% less in Algiers
- Groceries
-
pay 12.4% more in Algiers
- Transportation
-
pay 8.5% more in Algiers
- Housing
-
pay 20.2% less in Algiers
- Childcare
-
pay 60.5% less in Algiers
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 7.6% more in Algiers
- Clothing
-
pay 10.0% less in Algiers
The cost of groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Algiers are more expensive than in Maceio - Alagoas. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Algiers.
If you lived in Algiers instead of Maceio - Alagoas, you would:
pay 32.2% less for restaurants
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.48
R$20.06
|
$2.88
DZD385.17
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
R$32.10
|
$4.39
DZD586.49
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.88
R$5.07
|
$0.54
DZD72.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
R$2.51
|
$0.21
DZD28.11
|
|
pay 12.4% more for groceries
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.28
R$7.40
|
$0.14
DZD18.07
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.16
R$18.21
|
$3.53
DZD471.80
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.69
R$21.23
|
$3.61
DZD483.31
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.10
R$12.09
|
$1.76
DZD234.85
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
R$8.75
|
$2.45
DZD327.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.96
R$5.55
|
$1.43
DZD190.92
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.42
R$2.43
|
$1.29
DZD172.81
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.47
R$2.69
|
$0.78
DZD104.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.56
R$3.24
|
$0.35
DZD46.31
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
R$2.88
|
$0.22
DZD29.19
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
R$2.69
|
$0.21
DZD27.78
|
|
pay 8.5% more for transportation
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.65
R$21.05
|
$1.23
DZD164.35
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$10.72
DZD1,433.08
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,289.18
R$105,331.05
|
$33,197.40
DZD4,438,890.26
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.14
R$18.06
|
$3.47
DZD463.39
|
|
pay 20.2% less for housing
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$16.11
R$92.79
|
$18.30
DZD2,447.45
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$239.50
R$1,379.34
|
$216.77
DZD28,985.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$243.86
R$1,404.41
|
$137.33
DZD18,362.60
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$46.13
R$265.65
|
$27.22
DZD3,639.86
|
|
pay 60.5% less for childcare
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$226.44
R$1,304.10
|
$84.96
DZD11,360.24
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,270.58
R$36,113.50
|
$2,598.15
DZD347,404.01
|
|
pay 7.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.39
R$8.03
|
$1.48
DZD197.40
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.55
R$8.92
|
$0.96
DZD128.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.57
R$9.03
|
$2.55
DZD340.97
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$23.80
R$137.10
|
$23.36
DZD3,124.07
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.23
R$30.09
|
$5.72
DZD765.01
|
|
pay 10.0% less for clothing
|
Maceio - Alagoas
|
Algiers
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.50
R$302.38
|
$36.05
DZD4,820.34
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.00
R$259.15
|
$48.72
DZD6,513.99
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.60
R$487.25
|
$70.14
DZD9,378.55
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$65.61
R$377.85
|
$65.72
DZD8,787.28
|
|
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