Cost of living comparison
Algeria is 13.9% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 75.8% less in Algeria
- Groceries
-
pay 33.0% less in Algeria
- Transportation
-
pay 2.5 times more in Algeria
- Housing
-
pay 78.8% less in Algeria
- Childcare
-
pay 6.8% more in Algeria
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 57.4% less in Algeria
- Clothing
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pay 4.9% less in Algeria
The cost of transportation and childcare in Algeria are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in Algeria. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Algeria.
If you lived in Algeria instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 75.8% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$2.44
DZD325.55
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$3.55
DZD472.92
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.51
DZD68.29
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.22
DZD29.20
|
|
pay 33.0% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.14
DZD18.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.68
DZD490.15
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$3.15
DZD419.60
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.69
DZD224.71
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.04
DZD271.47
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.36
DZD180.83
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.38
DZD184.06
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.74
DZD97.97
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.30
DZD40.14
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.23
DZD30.08
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.20
DZD27.19
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$1.19
DZD158.95
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$13.00
DZD1,733.10
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$31,882.05
DZD4,248,843.31
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$3.42
DZD455.41
|
|
pay 78.8% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$18.57
DZD2,475.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$156.36
DZD20,838.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$93.70
DZD12,486.96
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$33.89
DZD4,515.93
|
|
pay 6.8% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$67.12
DZD8,944.49
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$2,399.66
DZD319,796.79
|
|
pay 57.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.38
DZD184.36
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$0.74
DZD98.56
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.53
DZD337.65
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$17.48
DZD2,329.47
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$4.61
DZD614.39
|
|
pay 4.9% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$34.95
DZD4,657.20
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$42.87
DZD5,712.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$69.58
DZD9,273.03
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$66.63
DZD8,880.12
|
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