Cost of living comparison
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Algiers vs. Ahmadi Cost of Living Summary
Algiers is 19.4% cheaper than Ahmadi.
- Restaurants
-
pay 24.4% less in Algiers
- Groceries
-
pay 40.7% more in Algiers
- Transportation
-
pay 18.9% less in Algiers
- Housing
-
pay 55.2% less in Algiers
- Childcare
-
pay 28.9% less in Algiers
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 50.0% less in Algiers
- Clothing
-
pay 0.7% more in Algiers
The cost of groceries and clothing in Algiers are more expensive than in Ahmadi. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, childcare, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Algiers.
Algiers vs. Ahmadi Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Algiers instead of Ahmadi, you would:
pay 24.4% less for restaurants
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.36
KWD2.250
|
$3.38
DZD438.05
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.36
KWD2.250
|
$4.82
DZD625.84
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
KWD0.150
|
$0.59
DZD76.99
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
KWD0.100
|
$0.23
DZD29.70
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of restaurants
pay 40.7% more for groceries
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.82
KWD0.250
|
$0.18
DZD22.82
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.64
KWD0.500
|
$5.09
DZD660.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.95
KWD1.520
|
$3.75
DZD486.85
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.37
KWD0.420
|
$1.77
DZD229.96
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.23
KWD0.680
|
$2.34
DZD303.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.67
KWD0.200
|
$1.39
DZD180.85
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
KWD0.200
|
$1.36
DZD176.50
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.52
KWD0.160
|
$0.67
DZD86.43
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
KWD0.110
|
$0.44
DZD56.65
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.22
KWD0.070
|
$0.29
DZD37.10
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.22
KWD0.070
|
$0.26
DZD33.92
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of groceries
pay 18.9% less for transportation
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.35
KWD0.410
|
$1.33
DZD172.35
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.43
KWD9.020
|
$11.73
DZD1,522.08
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,257.11
KWD6,513.390
|
$36,343.39
DZD4,714,577.97
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.89
KWD7.010
|
$3.45
DZD448.07
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of transportation
pay 55.2% less for housing
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.07
KWD8.910
|
$19.08
DZD2,475.05
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$817.58
KWD250.520
|
$221.93
DZD28,789.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$632.26
KWD193.730
|
$146.66
DZD19,025.29
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$52.86
KWD16.200
|
$33.49
DZD4,344.37
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of housing
pay 28.9% less for childcare
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$98.11
KWD30.060
|
$91.34
DZD11,848.95
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,442.33
KWD2,280.400
|
$3,648.37
DZD473,277.36
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of childcare
pay 50.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.27
KWD1.000
|
$2.35
DZD304.42
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.50
KWD1.380
|
$0.94
DZD122.01
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.94
KWD0.900
|
$2.79
DZD362.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$132.99
KWD40.750
|
$23.41
DZD3,036.92
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.45
KWD3.510
|
$5.15
DZD668.49
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 0.7% more for clothing
|
Ahmadi
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$39.65
KWD12.150
|
$40.32
DZD5,230.40
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.70
KWD11.860
|
$44.82
DZD5,813.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.03
KWD26.050
|
$70.81
DZD9,186.22
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.67
KWD22.270
|
$74.11
DZD9,614.14
|
|
Ahmadi vs. Algiers - Cost of clothing
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