Cost of living comparison
compared to
Algiers vs. Hefei Cost of Living Summary
Algiers is 6.3% cheaper than Hefei.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.8% more in Algiers
- Groceries
-
pay 1.7% more in Algiers
- Transportation
-
pay 11.6% less in Algiers
- Housing
-
pay 3.4% more in Algiers
- Childcare
-
pay 62.2% less in Algiers
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.7% more in Algiers
- Clothing
-
pay 4.8% more in Algiers
The cost of entertainment and sports, restaurants, clothing, housing, and groceries in Algiers are more expensive than in Hefei. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in Algiers.
Algiers vs. Hefei Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Algiers instead of Hefei, you would:
pay 8.8% more for restaurants
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.50
CN¥24.73
|
$3.38
DZD437.96
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.21
CN¥29.67
|
$4.82
DZD625.70
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.46
CN¥3.26
|
$0.59
DZD76.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.24
CN¥1.68
|
$0.23
DZD29.70
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of restaurants
pay 1.7% more for groceries
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.51
CN¥10.69
|
$0.18
DZD22.82
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.49
CN¥31.65
|
$5.09
DZD660.46
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.97
CN¥42.12
|
$3.75
DZD486.74
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.72
CN¥12.11
|
$1.77
DZD229.90
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.04
CN¥14.40
|
$2.34
DZD303.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.04
CN¥7.33
|
$1.39
DZD180.81
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CN¥4.43
|
$1.36
DZD176.46
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.62
CN¥4.37
|
$0.67
DZD86.41
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.56
CN¥3.98
|
$0.44
DZD56.64
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
CN¥2.24
|
$0.29
DZD37.09
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.30
CN¥2.12
|
$0.26
DZD33.91
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of groceries
pay 11.6% less for transportation
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.49
CN¥31.65
|
$1.33
DZD172.31
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$42.06
CN¥296.71
|
$11.73
DZD1,521.74
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,225.66
CN¥128,572.93
|
$36,343.39
DZD4,713,519.98
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.58
CN¥25.22
|
$3.45
DZD447.97
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of transportation
pay 3.4% more for housing
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.98
CN¥98.65
|
$19.08
DZD2,474.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$234.83
CN¥1,656.61
|
$221.93
DZD28,783.26
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$186.93
CN¥1,318.70
|
$146.66
DZD19,021.02
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$32.16
CN¥226.89
|
$33.49
DZD4,343.40
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of housing
pay 62.2% less for childcare
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$257.03
CN¥1,813.21
|
$91.34
DZD11,846.29
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,112.83
CN¥64,286.47
|
$3,648.37
DZD473,171.15
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of childcare
pay 10.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.84
CN¥5.93
|
$2.35
DZD304.35
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.33
CN¥16.42
|
$0.94
DZD121.98
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.36
CN¥23.74
|
$2.79
DZD362.07
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$39.50
CN¥278.66
|
$23.41
DZD3,036.24
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.61
CN¥39.56
|
$5.15
DZD668.34
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 4.8% more for clothing
|
Hefei
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$70.34
CN¥496.24
|
$40.32
DZD5,229.23
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.14
CN¥212.64
|
$44.82
DZD5,812.55
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$63.07
CN¥444.90
|
$70.81
DZD9,184.16
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.60
CN¥519.24
|
$74.11
DZD9,611.99
|
|
Hefei vs. Algiers - Cost of clothing
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