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Gangtok (Sikkim) vs. Algiers Cost of Living Summary

Gangtok (Sikkim) is 15.8% more expensive than Algiers.

Restaurants: pay 12.3% more in Gangtok (Sikkim)
Groceries: pay 13.7% less in Gangtok (Sikkim)
Transportation: pay 3.4 times more in Gangtok (Sikkim)
Housing: pay 59.7% less in Gangtok (Sikkim)
Childcare: pay 29.6% less in Gangtok (Sikkim)
Entertainment and Sports: pay 5.9% more in Gangtok (Sikkim)
Clothing: pay 43.9% less in Gangtok (Sikkim)

The cost of transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Gangtok (Sikkim) are more expensive than in Algiers. Expenses including housing, clothing, childcare, and groceries are lower in Gangtok (Sikkim). Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Gangtok (Sikkim).

Gangtok (Sikkim) vs. Algiers Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Gangtok (Sikkim) instead of Algiers, you would:

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pay 12.3% more for restaurants

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.38 DZD438.05	$2.48 ₹223.15	-26.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.82 DZD625.84	??
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.59 DZD76.99	$0.39 ₹35.50	-33.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.23 DZD29.70	$0.45 ₹40.57	+97.0%
Average			+12.3%

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pay 13.7% less for groceries

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Bread 1 loaf	$0.18 DZD22.82	$0.45 ₹40.57	+156.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.09 DZD660.61	$1.69 ₹152.15	-66.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.75 DZD486.85	$2.77 ₹249.58	-26.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.77 DZD229.96	$1.35 ₹121.72	-23.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.34 DZD303.30	$1.53 ₹138.03	-34.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.39 DZD180.85	$1.02 ₹92.02	-26.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.36 DZD176.50	$0.36 ₹32.21	-73.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.67 DZD86.43	??
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.44 DZD56.65	$0.31 ₹27.61	-29.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.29 DZD37.10	$0.26 ₹23.00	-10.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.26 DZD33.92	$0.26 ₹23.00	-2.2%
Average			-13.7%

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pay 3.4 times more for transportation

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.33 DZD172.35	$4.50 ₹405.18	+239.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$11.73 DZD1,522.08	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$36,343.39 DZD4,714,577.97	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$3.45 DZD448.07	??
Average			+239.0%

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pay 59.7% less for housing

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$19.08 DZD2,475.05	$6.75 ₹607.58	-64.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$221.93 DZD28,789.72	$77.05 ₹6,931.25	-65.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$146.66 DZD19,025.29	$50.74 ₹4,564.48	-65.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$33.49 DZD4,344.37	$18.97 ₹1,706.46	-43.4%
Average			-59.7%

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pay 29.6% less for childcare

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$91.34 DZD11,848.95	$27.06 ₹2,434.39	-70.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,648.37 DZD473,277.36	$4,059.19 ₹365,158.44	+11.3%
Average			-29.6%

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pay 5.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.35 DZD304.42	$0.90 ₹81.15	-61.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$0.94 DZD122.01	$1.52 ₹136.93	+61.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.79 DZD362.15	$4.06 ₹365.16	+45.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$23.41 DZD3,036.92	$22.55 ₹2,028.66	-3.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.15 DZD668.49	$4.51 ₹405.73	-12.5%
Average			+5.9%

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pay 43.9% less for clothing

	Algiers	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$40.32 DZD5,230.40	$24.81 ₹2,231.52	-38.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.82 DZD5,813.86	$16.91 ₹1,521.49	-62.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$70.81 DZD9,186.22	$56.38 ₹5,071.65	-20.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$74.11 DZD9,614.14	$33.83 ₹3,042.99	-54.4%
Average			-43.9%

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