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Algiers vs. Montego Bay Cost of Living Summary

Algiers is 18.7% cheaper than Montego Bay.

Restaurants: pay 54.7% less in Algiers
Groceries: pay 45.8% less in Algiers
Transportation: pay 58.0% less in Algiers
Housing: pay 55.3% less in Algiers
Childcare: pay 84.9% more in Algiers
Entertainment and Sports: pay 47.0% less in Algiers
Clothing: pay 45.1% more in Algiers

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

Algiers vs. Montego Bay Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 54.7% less for restaurants

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.50 JMD1,200.74	$3.38 DZD438.05	-55.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.13 JMD1,300.80	$4.82 DZD625.84	-40.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.28 JMD205.58	$0.59 DZD76.99	-53.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.75 JMD119.69	$0.23 DZD29.70	-69.4%
Average			-54.7%

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pay 45.8% less for groceries

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Bread 1 loaf	$2.68 JMD428.39	$0.18 DZD22.82	-93.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.66 JMD906.25	$5.09 DZD660.61	-10.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.61 JMD1,537.83	$3.75 DZD486.85	-60.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.51 JMD562.35	$1.77 DZD229.96	-49.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.84 JMD453.87	$2.34 DZD303.30	-17.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.88 JMD300.19	$1.39 DZD180.85	-25.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.13 JMD181.55	$1.36 DZD176.50	+20.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.91 JMD305.55	$0.67 DZD86.43	-65.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.13 JMD181.55	$0.44 DZD56.65	-61.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.93 JMD149.40	$0.29 DZD37.10	-69.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.89 JMD142.80	$0.26 DZD33.92	-70.7%
Average			-45.8%

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pay 58.0% less for transportation

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.78 JMD764.43	$1.33 DZD172.35	-72.2%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$11.73 DZD1,522.08
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$42,823.81 JMD6,854,238.36	$36,343.39 DZD4,714,577.97	-15.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$25.94 JMD4,152.57	$3.45 DZD448.07	-86.7%
Average			-58.0%

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pay 55.3% less for housing

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$47.61 JMD7,620.46	$19.08 DZD2,475.05	-59.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$260.49 JMD41,692.45	$221.93 DZD28,789.72	-14.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$556.29 JMD89,038.16	$146.66 DZD19,025.29	-73.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$124.70 JMD19,958.42	$33.49 DZD4,344.37	-73.1%
Average			-55.3%

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pay 84.9% more for childcare

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$52.10 JMD8,338.49	$91.34 DZD11,848.95	+75.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,875.50 JMD300,185.62	$3,648.37 DZD473,277.36	+94.5%
Average			+84.9%

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pay 47.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.50 JMD400.25	$2.35 DZD304.42	-6.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.55 JMD729.02	$0.94 DZD122.01	-79.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$8.75 JMD1,400.87	$2.79 DZD362.15	-68.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$40.64 JMD6,504.02	$23.41 DZD3,036.92	-42.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.44 JMD1,350.84	$5.15 DZD668.49	-38.9%
Average			-47.0%

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pay 45.1% more for clothing

	Montego Bay	Algiers
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$23.44 JMD3,752.32	$40.32 DZD5,230.40	+72.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$21.88 JMD3,502.17	$44.82 DZD5,813.86	+104.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$66.68 JMD10,673.27	$70.81 DZD9,186.22	+6.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$76.06 JMD12,174.19	$74.11 DZD9,614.14	-2.6%
Average			+45.1%

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