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Algiers vs. Jeffreys Bay Cost of Living Summary

Algiers is 17.6% cheaper than Jeffreys Bay.

Restaurants: pay 34.7% less in Algiers
Groceries: pay 3.2% less in Algiers
Transportation: pay 2.7% more in Algiers
Housing: pay 59.1% less in Algiers
Childcare: pay 28.2% less in Algiers
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.0% more in Algiers
Clothing: pay 17.8% less in Algiers

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

Algiers vs. Jeffreys Bay Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Algiers instead of Jeffreys Bay, you would:

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pay 34.7% less for restaurants

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.74 ZAR97.09	$3.38 DZD438.05	-41.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.10 ZAR86.41	$4.82 DZD625.84	-5.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 ZAR12.14	$0.59 DZD76.99	-17.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.92 ZAR15.53	$0.23 DZD29.70	-75.1%
Average			-34.7%

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pay 3.2% less for groceries

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Bread 1 loaf	$1.00 ZAR16.99	$0.18 DZD22.82	-82.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.08 ZAR52.18	$5.09 DZD660.61	+65.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.13 ZAR69.83	$3.75 DZD486.85	-9.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.72 ZAR46.12	$1.77 DZD229.96	-34.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.13 ZAR36.11	$2.34 DZD303.30	+9.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.79 ZAR13.38	$1.39 DZD180.85	+76.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.69 ZAR11.64	$1.36 DZD176.50	+97.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.72 ZAR12.11	$0.67 DZD86.43	-6.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 ZAR12.55	$0.44 DZD56.65	-41.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.72 ZAR12.20	$0.29 DZD37.10	-60.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.52 ZAR8.72	$0.26 DZD33.92	-49.2%
Average			-3.2%

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pay 2.7% more for transportation

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.97 ZAR84.16	$1.33 DZD172.35	-73.3%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$11.73 DZD1,522.08
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$16,003.22 ZAR270,875.25	$36,343.39 DZD4,714,577.97	+127.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.35 ZAR107.52	$3.45 DZD448.07	-45.6%
Average			+2.7%

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pay 59.1% less for housing

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$45.59 ZAR771.69	$19.08 DZD2,475.05	-58.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	??	$221.93 DZD28,789.72
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$334.60 ZAR5,663.46	$146.66 DZD19,025.29	-56.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$90.62 ZAR1,533.80	$33.49 DZD4,344.37	-63.0%
Average			-59.1%

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pay 28.2% less for childcare

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$132.21 ZAR2,237.88	$91.34 DZD11,848.95	-30.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,902.96 ZAR82,988.96	$3,648.37 DZD473,277.36	-25.6%
Average			-28.2%

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pay 17.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.86 ZAR31.55	$2.35 DZD304.42	+25.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.82 ZAR30.74	$0.94 DZD122.01	-48.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.07 ZAR51.94	$2.79 DZD362.15	-9.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$17.15 ZAR290.29	$23.41 DZD3,036.92	+36.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$2.87 ZAR48.54	$5.15 DZD668.49	+79.7%
Average			+17.0%

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pay 17.8% less for clothing

	Jeffreys Bay	Algiers
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$67.68 ZAR1,145.64	$40.32 DZD5,230.40	-40.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$38.22 ZAR646.93	$44.82 DZD5,813.86	+17.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$99.42 ZAR1,682.86	$70.81 DZD9,186.22	-28.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$91.77 ZAR1,553.41	$74.11 DZD9,614.14	-19.2%
Average			-17.8%

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