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Algiers vs. Hawalli Cost of Living Summary

Algiers is 26.2% cheaper than Hawalli.

Restaurants: pay 18.6% less in Algiers
Groceries: pay 4.6% more in Algiers
Transportation: pay 23.1% less in Algiers
Housing: pay 49.0% less in Algiers
Childcare: pay 60.6% less in Algiers
Entertainment and Sports: pay 42.9% less in Algiers
Clothing: pay 6.1% more in Algiers

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

Algiers vs. Hawalli Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 18.6% less for restaurants

	Hawalli	Algiers
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.91 KWD1.500	$3.38 DZD438.05	-31.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.48 KWD2.910	$4.82 DZD625.84	-49.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.44 KWD0.130	$0.59 DZD76.99	+36.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.33 KWD0.100	$0.23 DZD29.70	-30.0%
Average			-18.6%

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pay 4.6% more for groceries

	Hawalli	Algiers
Bread 1 loaf	$1.32 KWD0.400	$0.18 DZD22.82	-86.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.64 KWD0.500	$5.09 DZD660.61	+211.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.98 KWD1.830	$3.75 DZD486.85	-37.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.95 KWD0.600	$1.77 DZD229.96	-9.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.48 KWD0.450	$2.34 DZD303.30	+57.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.06 KWD0.320	$1.39 DZD180.85	+31.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.88 KWD0.270	$1.36 DZD176.50	+54.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.77 KWD0.230	$0.67 DZD86.43	-13.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 KWD0.240	$0.44 DZD56.65	-43.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.60 KWD0.180	$0.29 DZD37.10	-52.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.68 KWD0.210	$0.26 DZD33.92	-61.5%
Average			+4.6%

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pay 23.1% less for transportation

	Hawalli	Algiers
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.35 KWD0.410	$1.33 DZD172.35	-1.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.05 KWD15.030	$11.73 DZD1,522.08	-76.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,257.11 KWD6,513.390	$36,343.39 DZD4,714,577.97	+71.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$23.71 KWD7.260	$3.45 DZD448.07	-85.4%
Average			-23.1%

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pay 49.0% less for housing

	Hawalli	Algiers
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$26.16 KWD8.020	$19.08 DZD2,475.05	-27.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$588.66 KWD180.370	$221.93 DZD28,789.72	-62.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$490.55 KWD150.310	$146.66 DZD19,025.29	-70.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$52.86 KWD16.200	$33.49 DZD4,344.37	-36.6%
Average			-49.0%

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pay 60.6% less for childcare

	Hawalli	Algiers
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$306.59 KWD93.940	$91.34 DZD11,848.95	-70.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,442.33 KWD2,280.400	$3,648.37 DZD473,277.36	-51.0%
Average			-60.6%

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pay 42.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Hawalli	Algiers
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.27 KWD1.000	$2.35 DZD304.42	-28.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.01 KWD1.540	$0.94 DZD122.01	-81.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.94 KWD0.900	$2.79 DZD362.15	-5.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$49.05 KWD15.030	$23.41 DZD3,036.92	-52.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.81 KWD3.010	$5.15 DZD668.49	-47.5%
Average			-42.9%

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pay 6.1% more for clothing

	Hawalli	Algiers
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$32.70 KWD10.020	$40.32 DZD5,230.40	+23.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$38.70 KWD11.860	$44.82 DZD5,813.86	+15.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$85.03 KWD26.050	$70.81 DZD9,186.22	-16.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$72.67 KWD22.270	$74.11 DZD9,614.14	+2.0%
Average			+6.1%

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