Cost of living
Algeria compared to Zambia
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Zambia are roughly 50% higher than in Algeria.
Cost of living
| Item | Algeria | Zambia |
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| Total with rent one person | 406 | 756 |
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| Total with rent family | 954 | 2,211 |
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| Without rent one person | 271 | 336 |
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| Without rent one family | 824 | 1,351 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 180.76 | 524.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 269.27 | 841.59 |
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| Food person | 187 | 266 |
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| Food family | 539 | 550 |
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| Transport person | 25.87 | 109.63 |
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| Transport family | 57.54 | 231.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.47 years | 66.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Algeria | Zambia |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 6.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.46 | 20.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.84 | 3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.8 | 1.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Algeria | Zambia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.57 | 325.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 87.71 | 374.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 311.21 | 598.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.77 | 626.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.48 | 70.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.56 | 98.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.52 | 49.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Algeria | Zambia |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.5 | 25.8 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 1.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8% | 9.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.58 | 10.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.32 | 1.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Algeria | Zambia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.12 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.58 | 1.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.42 | 5.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 3.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 4.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.1 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Algeria | Zambia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.51 | 29.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.52 | 3.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.77 | 19.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 4.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37 | 21.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.5 | 80.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 69 | 155.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,765 | 5,328 |
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