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Algiers vs. Richards Bay Cost of Living Summary

Algiers is 11.9% cheaper than Richards Bay.

Restaurants: pay 40.9% less in Algiers
Groceries: pay 2.8% more in Algiers
Transportation: pay 30.7% less in Algiers
Housing: pay 52.4% less in Algiers
Childcare: pay 20.9% more in Algiers
Entertainment and Sports: pay 6.7% less in Algiers
Clothing: pay 23.4% more in Algiers

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

Algiers vs. Richards Bay Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 40.9% less for restaurants

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.17 ZAR121.31	$3.38 DZD438.05	-52.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.16 ZAR87.35	$4.82 DZD625.84	-6.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.92 ZAR15.66	$0.59 DZD76.99	-35.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.73 ZAR12.36	$0.23 DZD29.70	-68.6%
Average			-40.9%

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pay 2.8% more for groceries

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Bread 1 loaf	$0.94 ZAR15.86	$0.18 DZD22.82	-81.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.67 ZAR62.15	$5.09 DZD660.61	+38.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.64 ZAR61.54	$3.75 DZD486.85	+3.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.18 ZAR36.91	$1.77 DZD229.96	-18.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.10 ZAR35.51	$2.34 DZD303.30	+11.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.74 ZAR12.47	$1.39 DZD180.85	+89.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.66 ZAR11.20	$1.36 DZD176.50	+105.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.64 ZAR10.75	$0.67 DZD86.43	+4.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.63 ZAR10.66	$0.44 DZD56.65	-30.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.52 ZAR8.80	$0.29 DZD37.10	-45.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.49 ZAR8.36	$0.26 DZD33.92	-47.1%
Average			+2.8%

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pay 30.7% less for transportation

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.04 ZAR85.27	$1.33 DZD172.35	-73.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$97.47 ZAR1,649.87	$11.73 DZD1,522.08	-88.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,354.81 ZAR344,531.64	$36,343.39 DZD4,714,577.97	+78.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$5.73 ZAR97.05	$3.45 DZD448.07	-39.8%
Average			-30.7%

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pay 52.4% less for housing

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$35.68 ZAR603.91	$19.08 DZD2,475.05	-46.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$401.36 ZAR6,793.58	$221.93 DZD28,789.72	-44.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$301.02 ZAR5,095.19	$146.66 DZD19,025.29	-51.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$101.94 ZAR1,725.51	$33.49 DZD4,344.37	-67.1%
Average			-52.4%

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pay 20.9% more for childcare

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$93.17 ZAR1,577.08	$91.34 DZD11,848.95	-2.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,537.18 ZAR42,945.14	$3,648.37 DZD473,277.36	+43.8%
Average			+20.9%

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pay 6.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.43 ZAR24.26	$2.35 DZD304.42	+63.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.00 ZAR33.92	$0.94 DZD122.01	-53.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.47 ZAR41.73	$2.79 DZD362.15	+13.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.97 ZAR558.04	$23.41 DZD3,036.92	-29.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.17 ZAR121.31	$5.15 DZD668.49	-28.1%
Average			-6.7%

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pay 23.4% more for clothing

	Richards Bay	Algiers
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$46.39 ZAR785.28	$40.32 DZD5,230.40	-13.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$19.30 ZAR326.74	$44.82 DZD5,813.86	+132.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$87.44 ZAR1,480.03	$70.81 DZD9,186.22	-19.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$79.31 ZAR1,342.46	$74.11 DZD9,614.14	-6.6%
Average			+23.4%

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