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Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Bordj Bou Arreridj Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Bordj Bou Arreridj

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 49.8% more expensive than Bordj Bou Arreridj without rent, and 89.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 48.9% more expensive than Bordj Bou Arreridj without rent, and 98% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.97 COPΒ 21.9K
$2.41 DZDΒ 313
147.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.40 COPΒ 119.0K
$7.90 DZDΒ 1,028
310.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.13 COPΒ 26.2K
$3.81 DZDΒ 495
87.14%
Cappuccino
$1.65 COPΒ 6,043
$0.45 DZDΒ 58.2
266.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06 COPΒ 3,882
$0.57 DZDΒ 73.6
85.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COPΒ 2,839
$0.23 DZDΒ 29.96
234.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 COPΒ 6,418
$0.80 DZDΒ 103
118.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 COPΒ 11.2K
$2.44 DZDΒ 317
25.41%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.10 COPΒ 4,026
$1.04 DZDΒ 135
5.77%
White Bread (500g)
$1.30 COPΒ 4,771
$0.09 DZDΒ 11.46
1344.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.34 COPΒ 4,905
$0.77 DZDΒ 99.9
74.03%
Eggs
$2.26 COPΒ 8,299
$1.68 DZDΒ 218
34.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.50 COPΒ 16.5K
$6.83 DZDΒ 888
-34.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.80 COPΒ 21.3K
$5.52 DZDΒ 718
5.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.96 COPΒ 32.9K
$16.53 DZDΒ 2,151
-45.80%
Apples (1kg)
$2.37 COPΒ 8,691
$3.23 DZDΒ 421
-26.63%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COPΒ 3,939
$2.32 DZDΒ 302
-53.88%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.48 COPΒ 5,418
$1.72 DZDΒ 224
-13.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COPΒ 5,011
$0.92 DZDΒ 119
47.83%
Potato (1kg)
$1.13 COPΒ 4,135
$0.64 DZDΒ 82.7
76.56%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 COPΒ 4,161
$0.50 DZDΒ 65.5
126.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COPΒ 3,274
$0.71 DZDΒ 92.5
25.35%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 COPΒ 3,114
$0.30 DZDΒ 39.54
183.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.28 COPΒ 8,361
$2.70 DZDΒ 351
-15.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.15 COPΒ 37.3K
$6.88 DZDΒ 895
47.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 COPΒ 4,359
$1.30 DZDΒ 169
-8.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.40 COPΒ 8,828
$2.06 DZDΒ 268
16.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 COPΒ 3,074
$0.23 DZDΒ 29.68
265.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$40.85 COPΒ 150.0K
$17.72 DZDΒ 2,305
130.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.48 COPΒ 5,417
$0.71 DZDΒ 92.8
108.45%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.89 COPΒ 6,949
$0.33 DZDΒ 43.40
472.73%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.05 COPΒ 29.5K
$5.42 DZDΒ 705
48.52%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 COPΒ 3,455
$0.34 DZDΒ 44.18
176.47%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.7K COPΒ 65.1M
$36.2K DZDΒ 4.7M
-51.05%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K COPΒ 96.8M
$33.7K DZDΒ 4.4M
-21.72%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.9 COPΒ 300.7K
$41.41 DZDΒ 5,388
97.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.54 COPΒ 35.0K
$7.80 DZDΒ 1,015
22.31%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.68 COPΒ 87.0K
$17.80 DZDΒ 2,316
33.03%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.85 COPΒ 94.9K
$13.88 DZDΒ 1,806
86.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.72 COPΒ 68.7K
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Cinema Ticket
$4.05 COPΒ 14.9K
$6.03 DZDΒ 785
-32.84%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$316 COPΒ 1.2M
$64.0 DZDΒ 8,330
393.36%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,971 COPΒ 21.9M
$3,669 DZDΒ 477.3K
62.77%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.0 COPΒ 216.4K
$35.37 DZDΒ 4,602
66.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.49 COPΒ 119.3K
$38.78 DZDΒ 5,045
-16.22%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.9 COPΒ 366.7K
$36.03 DZDΒ 4,687
177.19%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COPΒ 394.9K
$55.7 DZDΒ 7,248
93.04%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$491 COPΒ 1.8M
$194 DZDΒ 25.2K
153.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$371 COPΒ 1.4M
$115 DZDΒ 14.9K
223.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$821 COPΒ 3.0M
$274 DZDΒ 35.7K
199.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$731 COPΒ 2.7M
$185 DZDΒ 24.1K
295.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,019 COPΒ 11.1M
$1,195 DZDΒ 155.4K
152.73%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,332 COPΒ 4.9M
$988 DZDΒ 128.5K
34.84%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$517 COPΒ 1.9M
$359 DZDΒ 46.6K
44.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
5.42
147.79%

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Last update for Medellin: January 12, 2026

Last update for Bordj Bou Arreridj: January 13, 2026

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