Cost of living comparison
Algiers is 7.9% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 72.5% less in Algiers
- Groceries
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pay 29.1% less in Algiers
- Transportation
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pay 2.5 times more in Algiers
- Housing
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pay 77.9% less in Algiers
- Childcare
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pay 19.8% more in Algiers
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 48.0% less in Algiers
- Clothing
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pay 0.9% less in Algiers
The cost of transportation and childcare in Algiers are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in Algiers. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Algiers.
If you lived in Algiers instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 72.5% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$2.88
DZD382.11
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$4.39
DZD581.82
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.54
DZD71.92
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.21
DZD27.88
|
|
pay 29.1% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.14
DZD17.92
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.53
DZD468.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$3.61
DZD479.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.76
DZD232.99
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.45
DZD325.38
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.43
DZD189.41
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.29
DZD171.44
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.78
DZD103.66
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.35
DZD45.95
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.22
DZD28.96
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.21
DZD27.56
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$1.23
DZD163.04
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$10.72
DZD1,421.68
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$33,197.40
DZD4,403,590.87
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$3.47
DZD459.70
|
|
pay 77.9% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$18.30
DZD2,427.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$216.77
DZD28,754.57
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$137.33
DZD18,216.58
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$27.22
DZD3,610.91
|
|
pay 19.8% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$84.96
DZD11,269.90
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$2,598.15
DZD344,641.35
|
|
pay 48.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.48
DZD195.83
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$0.96
DZD127.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.55
DZD338.26
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$23.36
DZD3,099.23
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$5.72
DZD758.92
|
|
pay 0.9% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Algiers
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$36.05
DZD4,782.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$48.72
DZD6,462.18
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$70.14
DZD9,303.96
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$65.72
DZD8,717.40
|
|
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