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Algeria

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Uganda

Kampala vs. Algiers Cost of Living Summary

Kampala is 35.6% more expensive than Algiers.

Restaurants: pay 1.1% less in Kampala
Groceries: pay 29.2% more in Kampala
Transportation: pay 56.9% more in Kampala
Housing: pay 92.3% more in Kampala
Childcare: pay 23.1% less in Kampala
Entertainment and Sports: pay 41.5% more in Kampala
Clothing: pay 55.4% less in Kampala

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

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Kampala vs. Algiers Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Kampala instead of Algiers, you would:

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pay 1.1% less for restaurants

	Algiers	Kampala
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.36 DZD449.89	$2.45 UGX10,151	-26.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.33 DZD580.27	$7.36 UGX30,452	+69.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.62 DZD82.48	$0.37 UGX1,523	-40.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.28 DZD37.42	$0.27 UGX1,107	-4.2%
Average			-1.1%

Algiers vs. Kampala - Cost of restaurants

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pay 29.2% more for groceries

	Algiers	Kampala
Bread 1 loaf	$0.14 DZD18.93	$0.91 UGX3,747	+540.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.97 DZD531.80	$2.18 UGX9,009	-45.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.27 DZD438.21	$2.90 UGX11,976	-11.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.21 DZD162.63	$1.58 UGX6,530	+30.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.80 DZD241.31	$2.05 UGX8,472	+13.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.94 DZD125.49	$0.95 UGX3,939	+1.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.25 DZD167.97	$0.57 UGX2,353	-54.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.50 DZD66.48	$0.59 UGX2,430	+18.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.43 DZD56.98	$0.54 UGX2,225	+26.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.27 DZD36.57	$0.56 UGX2,302	+103.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.21 DZD28.74	$0.56 UGX2,302	+159.4%
Average			+29.2%

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pay 56.9% more for transportation

	Algiers	Kampala
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.30 DZD173.75	$5.31 UGX21,961	+309.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$6.72 DZD899.79	$42.68 UGX177K	+535.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,271.67 DZD5M	$7,361.98 UGX30M	-79.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.17 DZD558.15	$2.94 UGX12,181	-29.3%
Average			+56.9%

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pay 92.3% more for housing

	Algiers	Kampala
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$12.32 DZD1,650.26	$34.66 UGX143K	+181.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$163.76 DZD21,932.28	$482.64 UGX2M	+194.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$129.68 DZD17,367.25	$167.36 UGX692K	+29.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$33.78 DZD4,523.62	$53.08 UGX220K	+57.2%
Average			+92.3%

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pay 23.1% less for childcare

	Algiers	Kampala
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$554.52 DZD74,265.33	$251.43 UGX1M	-54.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,354.19 DZD851K	$8,279.19 UGX34M	+30.3%
Average			-23.1%

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pay 41.5% more for entertainment and sports

	Algiers	Kampala
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.24 DZD299.93	$1.23 UGX5,075	-45.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.10 DZD147.27	$2.53 UGX10,471	+130.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.10 DZD415.40	$2.45 UGX10,151	-20.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$24.85 DZD3,328.59	$55.21 UGX228K	+122.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 DZD599.86	$7.36 UGX30,452	+64.4%
Average			+41.5%

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pay 55.4% less for clothing

	Algiers	Kampala
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$32.25 DZD4,319.26	$13.80 UGX57,098	-57.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$34.71 DZD4,649.27	$12.88 UGX53,292	-62.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.06 DZD9,249.31	$31.90 UGX132K	-53.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$80.57 DZD10,790.34	$43.25 UGX179K	-46.3%
Average			-55.4%

Algiers vs. Kampala - Cost of clothing

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