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Hoi An vs. Algiers Cost of Living Summary

Hoi An is 33.5% more expensive than Algiers.

Restaurants: pay 12.2% less in Hoi An
Groceries: pay 39.8% more in Hoi An
Transportation: pay 37.5% more in Hoi An
Housing: pay 45.5% more in Hoi An
Childcare: pay 2.8 times more in Hoi An
Entertainment and Sports: pay 25.0% less in Hoi An
Clothing: pay 33.2% less in Hoi An

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

Hoi An vs. Algiers Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Hoi An instead of Algiers, you would:

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pay 12.2% less for restaurants

	Algiers	Hoi An
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.38 DZD438.75	$1.70 ₫44,396	-49.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.82 DZD626.83	$3.79 ₫98,658	-21.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.59 DZD77.11	$0.54 ₫13,979	-9.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.23 DZD29.75	$0.30 ₫7,870	+32.0%
Average			-12.2%

Algiers vs. Hoi An - Cost of restaurants

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pay 39.8% more for groceries

	Algiers	Hoi An
Bread 1 loaf	$0.18 DZD22.86	$0.91 ₫23,678	+416.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.09 DZD661.65	$6.16 ₫160K	+20.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.75 DZD487.61	$5.28 ₫138K	+40.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.77 DZD230.32	$1.43 ₫37,227	-19.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.34 DZD303.78	$1.70 ₫44,303	-27.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.39 DZD181.14	$1.17 ₫30,580	-15.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.36 DZD176.78	$0.40 ₫10,442	-70.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.67 DZD86.56	$0.43 ₫11,188	-35.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.44 DZD56.74	$0.48 ₫12,381	+8.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.29 DZD37.16	$0.50 ₫13,146	+76.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.26 DZD33.97	$0.37 ₫9,696	+42.4%
Average			+39.8%

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pay 37.5% more for transportation

	Algiers	Hoi An
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.33 DZD172.62	$3.23 ₫84,217	+143.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$11.73 DZD1,524.48	$3.79 ₫98,658	-67.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$36,343.39 DZD5M	$32,220.42 ₫839M	-11.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$3.45 DZD448.78	$6.40 ₫167K	+85.4%
Average			+37.5%

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pay 45.5% more for housing

	Algiers	Hoi An
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$19.08 DZD2,478.96	$7.58 ₫197K	-60.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$221.93 DZD28,835.19	$391.43 ₫10M	+76.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$146.66 DZD19,055.34	$333.34 ₫9M	+127.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$33.49 DZD4,351.23	$46.35 ₫1M	+38.4%
Average			+45.5%

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pay 2.8 times more for childcare

	Algiers	Hoi An
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$91.34 DZD11,867.66	$151.52 ₫4M	+65.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,648.37 DZD474K	$14,558.55 ₫379M	+299.0%
Average			+182.4%

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pay 25.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Algiers	Hoi An
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.35 DZD304.90	$1.14 ₫29,598	-51.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$0.94 DZD122.20	$1.56 ₫40,648	+65.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.79 DZD362.72	$1.14 ₫29,598	-59.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$23.41 DZD3,041.71	$15.15 ₫395K	-35.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.15 DZD669.54	$2.84 ₫73,994	-44.9%
Average			-25.0%

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pay 33.2% less for clothing

	Algiers	Hoi An
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$40.32 DZD5,238.66	$22.73 ₫592K	-43.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.82 DZD5,823.04	$15.15 ₫395K	-66.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$70.81 DZD9,200.73	$53.03 ₫1M	-25.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$74.11 DZD9,629.33	$75.76 ₫2M	+2.2%
Average			-33.2%

Algiers vs. Hoi An - Cost of clothing

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