Cost of living comparison
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Santa Monica vs. Algiers Cost of Living Summary
Santa Monica is 6.0 times more expensive than Algiers.
- Restaurants
- pay 5.9 times more in Santa Monica
- Groceries
- pay 4.8 times more in Santa Monica
- Transportation
- pay 3.9 times more in Santa Monica
- Housing
- pay 10.0 times more in Santa Monica
- Childcare
- pay 11.7 times more in Santa Monica
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 4.1 times more in Santa Monica
- Clothing
- pay 48.5% more in Santa Monica
Santa Monica vs. Algiers Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Santa Monica instead of Algiers, you would:
pay 5.9 times more for restaurants
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $3.38 DZD450.55 | $25.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $4.82 DZD643.70 | $12.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.59 DZD79.19 | $2.83 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.23 DZD30.55 | $2.00 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of restaurants
pay 4.8 times more for groceries
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.18 DZD23.47 | $4.41 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.09 DZD679.46 | $6.67 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.75 DZD500.74 | $4.71 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.77 DZD236.52 | $5.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.34 DZD311.96 | $6.33 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.39 DZD186.02 | $2.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.36 DZD181.53 | $0.87 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.67 DZD88.89 | $1.84 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.44 DZD58.27 | $2.53 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.29 DZD38.16 | $1.38 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.26 DZD34.88 | $1.22 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of groceries
pay 3.9 times more for transportation
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $1.33 DZD177.27 | $4.74 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $11.73 DZD1,565.52 | $67.50 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,343.39 DZD5M | $32,727.50 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $3.45 DZD460.86 | $18.01 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of transportation
pay 10.0 times more for housing
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $19.08 DZD2,545.68 | $69.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $221.93 DZD29,611.27 | $3,175.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $146.66 DZD19,568.20 | $2,533.33 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $33.49 DZD4,468.34 | $155.53 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of housing
pay 11.7 times more for childcare
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $91.34 DZD12,187.07 | $1,762.50 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $3,648.37 DZD487K | $15,000.00 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of childcare
pay 4.1 times more for entertainment and sports
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $2.35 DZD313.10 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $0.94 DZD125.49 | $5.58 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.79 DZD372.48 | $11.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $23.41 DZD3,123.58 | $90.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $5.15 DZD687.56 | $18.00 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 48.5% more for clothing
Algiers | Santa Monica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $40.32 DZD5,379.66 | $61.25 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $44.82 DZD5,979.77 | $44.15 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $70.81 DZD9,448.36 | $100.09 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $74.11 DZD9,888.50 | $149.85 | |
Algiers vs. Santa Monica - Cost of clothing
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