Cost of living comparison

Algeria

compared to

Philippines

Philippines vs. Algeria Cost of Living Summary

Philippines is 56.8% more expensive than Algeria overall.

Restaurants: pay 9.8% more in Philippines
Groceries: pay 78.1% more in Philippines
Transportation: pay 42.8% more in Philippines
Housing: pay 2.0 times more in Philippines
Childcare: pay 23.4% more in Philippines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 25.7% more in Philippines
Clothing: pay 9.9% less in Philippines

The cost of housing, groceries, transportation, entertainment and sports, childcare, and restaurants in Philippines are more expensive than in Algeria. Notably, housing and groceries are significantly more expensive in Philippines.

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Philippines vs. Algeria Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Philippines instead of Algeria, you would:

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pay 9.8% more for restaurants

	Algeria	Philippines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$2.78 DZD375.61	$3.66 ₱232.69	+31.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.98 DZD536.60	$3.23 ₱205.26	-18.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.62 DZD84.24	$0.73 ₱46.19	+16.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.30 DZD39.97	$0.40 ₱25.31	+34.2%
Average			+9.8%

Algeria vs. Philippines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 78.1% more for groceries

	Algeria	Philippines
Bread 1 loaf	$0.15 DZD19.95	$1.15 ₱73.41	+680.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.10 DZD553.24	$3.30 ₱210.10	-19.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.29 DZD443.58	$6.50 ₱413.56	+97.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.38 DZD186.19	$1.97 ₱125.35	+42.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.83 DZD246.36	$1.82 ₱115.58	-0.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.16 DZD156.45	$1.27 ₱80.82	+9.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.31 DZD176.30	$0.64 ₱40.44	-51.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.55 DZD74.73	$1.14 ₱72.82	+106.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.34 DZD45.55	$0.60 ₱38.21	+77.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.26 DZD34.72	$0.91 ₱57.77	+252.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.22 DZD29.03	$1.01 ₱64.32	+369.7%
Average			+78.1%

Algeria vs. Philippines - Cost of groceries

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pay 42.8% more for transportation

	Algeria	Philippines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.23 DZD165.96	$4.37 ₱277.83	+254.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$9.66 DZD1,302.73	$12.98 ₱825.54	+34.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$31,373.36 DZD4M	$20,989.85 ₱1M	-33.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$3.89 DZD524.30	$2.59 ₱164.70	-33.4%
Average			+42.8%

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pay 2.0 times more for housing

	Algeria	Philippines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$13.78 DZD1,858.32	$25.62 ₱1,629.64	+85.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$138.16 DZD18,633.81	$267.48 ₱17,016.56	+93.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$92.51 DZD12,476.50	$170.01 ₱10,815.48	+83.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$26.64 DZD3,592.96	$85.57 ₱5,443.92	+221.2%
Average			+104.2%

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pay 23.4% more for childcare

	Algeria	Philippines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$199.04 DZD26,845.31	$162.60 ₱10,344.33	-18.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,846.85 DZD519K	$7,174.58 ₱456K	+86.5%
Average			+23.4%

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pay 25.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Algeria	Philippines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.90 DZD255.95	$1.24 ₱78.77	-34.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$0.93 DZD125.53	$2.15 ₱136.85	+131.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.70 DZD364.71	$2.72 ₱172.91	+0.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$21.45 DZD2,892.61	$30.00 ₱1,908.68	+39.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.16 DZD560.40	$5.33 ₱339.31	+28.4%
Average			+25.7%

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pay 9.9% less for clothing

	Algeria	Philippines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$29.92 DZD4,035.73	$37.72 ₱2,399.64	+26.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.97 DZD5,121.29	$22.70 ₱1,444.32	-40.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$67.43 DZD9,094.33	$68.85 ₱4,380.16	+2.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$66.79 DZD9,007.84	$57.10 ₱3,632.76	-14.5%
Average			-9.9%

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