Cost of living
Algeria compared to DR Congo
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Overview comparison
AlgeriaDR Congo
Consumer prices in DR Congo are roughly 61% higher than in Algeria.
Cost of living
| Item | Algeria | DR Congo |
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| Total with rent one person | 406 | 1,030 |
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| Total with rent family | 954 | 2,135 |
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| Without rent one person | 271 | 394 |
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| Without rent one family | 824 | 1,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 180.76 | 510.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 269.27 | 1,178.05 |
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| Food person | 187 | 292 |
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| Food family | 539 | 869 |
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| Transport person | 25.87 | 121.99 |
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| Transport family | 57.54 | 350.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.14 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Algeria | DR Congo |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 5.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.46 | 37.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.84 | 5.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.8 | 4.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 1.32 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Algeria | DR Congo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.57 | 530.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 87.71 | 241.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 311.21 | 1,163.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.77 | 790.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.48 | 121.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.56 | 229.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.52 | 20.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Algeria | DR Congo |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.5 | 10.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,371 | 8,453 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 945 | 575 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.95% | 61.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.58 | 4.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.32 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Algeria | DR Congo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.12 | 1.85 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.58 | 2.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.42 | 6.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 3.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 7.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.1 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 | 1.05 |
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Other
| Item | Algeria | DR Congo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.51 | 36.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.52 | 8.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.77 | 28.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 3.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37 | 29.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.5 | 52.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 69 | 105.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,765 | 4,030 |
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