Cost of Living in Algeria - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Algeria
Address: DZ

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $448 (excluding rent), and $604 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,088 (excluding rent), and $1,355 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.71 DZD 358

$1.54 DZD 203

$6.05 DZD 800

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$23.25 DZD 3,073

$13.54 DZD 1,790

$47.42 DZD 6,268

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.28 DZD 565

$3.56 DZD 470

$5.88 DZD 778

Cappuccino

$0.80 DZD 106

$0.29 DZD 38.93

$2.20 DZD 290

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.57 DZD 75.1

$0.45 DZD 59.8

$0.90 DZD 118

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.24 DZD 31.82

$0.20 DZD 26.28

$0.37 DZD 48.42

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.55 DZD 205

$0.92 DZD 121

$3.89 DZD 515

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.34 DZD 310

$1.65 DZD 218

$4.66 DZD 616

Milk (1 liter)

$1.04 DZD 137

$0.61 DZD 80.5

$1.25 DZD 165

White Bread (500g)

$0.14 DZD 18.34

$0.07 DZD 9.17

$0.68 DZD 89.4

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.62 DZD 214

$0.80 DZD 106

$2.81 DZD 372

Eggs

$1.79 DZD 236

$0.91 DZD 121

$2.31 DZD 305

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.72 DZD 1,152

$3.51 DZD 463

$20.07 DZD 2,653

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.19 DZD 685

$2.46 DZD 325

$7.98 DZD 1,055

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.22 DZD 2,143

$9.64 DZD 1,274

$20.13 DZD 2,661

Apples (1kg)

$3.18 DZD 420

$1.41 DZD 186

$4.91 DZD 649

Banana (1kg)

$3.12 DZD 413

$2.09 DZD 277

$4.66 DZD 616

Oranges (1kg)

$1.81 DZD 239

$0.71 DZD 93.7

$3.19 DZD 421

Tomato (1kg)

$0.78 DZD 103

$0.38 DZD 50.3

$1.35 DZD 178

Potato (1kg)

$0.58 DZD 76.6

$0.34 DZD 45.44

$0.91 DZD 121

Onion (1kg)

$0.51 DZD 67.1

$0.29 DZD 38.33

$0.83 DZD 110

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.62 DZD 82.0

$0.24 DZD 32.26

$1.18 DZD 156

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.33 DZD 43.70

$0.24 DZD 31.41

$0.41 DZD 54.6

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.84 DZD 375

$2.37 DZD 314

$3.40 DZD 449

Wine (Bottle)

$9.66 DZD 1,277

$4.03 DZD 533

$20.53 DZD 2,713

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.54 DZD 204

$0.80 DZD 106

$2.66 DZD 352

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.08 DZD 276

$1.12 DZD 148

$3.58 DZD 473

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.22 DZD 28.96

$0.15 DZD 20.14

$0.38 DZD 50.4

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.78 DZD 1,557

$4.65 DZD 614

$23.24 DZD 3,072

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.13 DZD 149

$0.69 DZD 91.2

$1.54 DZD 203

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.37 DZD 49.52

$0.19 DZD 24.76

$0.74 DZD 97.7

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.80 DZD 634

$3.82 DZD 505

$8.01 DZD 1,059

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.36 DZD 47.74

$0.25 DZD 32.74

$0.39 DZD 51.8

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$35.8K DZD 4.7M

$27.9K DZD 3.7M

$47.8K DZD 6.3M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$34.9K DZD 4.6M

$29.5K DZD 3.9M

$44.2K DZD 5.8M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$41.74 DZD 5,517

$23.22 DZD 3,070

$79.1 DZD 10.5K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$10.41 DZD 1,376

$7.00 DZD 925

$19.98 DZD 2,640

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$20.40 DZD 2,696

$12.51 DZD 1,654

$33.32 DZD 4,404

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$20.69 DZD 2,735

$11.75 DZD 1,553

$33.34 DZD 4,406

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.58 DZD 1,002

Cinema Ticket

$4.55 DZD 602

$3.10 DZD 410

$7.78 DZD 1,028

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$76.5 DZD 10.1K

$39.28 DZD 5,192

$154 DZD 20.4K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$2,761 DZD 364.9K

$1,935 DZD 255.8K

$5,508 DZD 727.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$37.15 DZD 4,910

$17.30 DZD 2,286

$67.5 DZD 8,924

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$44.63 DZD 5,899

$21.02 DZD 2,778

$76.7 DZD 10.1K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$71.4 DZD 9,433

$36.21 DZD 4,786

$121 DZD 15.9K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$74.7 DZD 9,872

$34.61 DZD 4,574

$118 DZD 15.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$167 DZD 22.1K

$114 DZD 15.1K

$347 DZD 45.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$110 DZD 14.5K

$65.7 DZD 8,684

$195 DZD 25.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$290 DZD 38.3K

$194 DZD 25.7K

$542 DZD 71.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$191 DZD 25.2K

$119 DZD 15.7K

$341 DZD 45.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,124 DZD 148.6K

$581 DZD 76.8K

$2,904 DZD 383.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$715 DZD 94.5K

$347 DZD 45.8K

$1,502 DZD 198.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$319 DZD 42.2K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.09

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: April 13, 2026

By City in Algeria

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abalessa	6000	31	$472	$607	$1,028	$1,353	2.49	3.57
2	Ain Beida	118662	31	$531	$629	$1,015	$1,351	47.29	135.23
3	Ain Defla	65453	29	$426	$580	$1,037	$1,254	47.74	13.85
4	Algiers	3415811	33	$468	$642	$1,127	$1,438	43.81	158.66
5	Annaba	257359	33	$528	$669	$1,228	$1,466	54.33	182.96
6	Azazga	34683	30	$460	$588	$961	$1,308	46.58	23.71
7	Batna	290645	29	$471	$571	$1,111	$1,259	123.37	129.59
8	Bechar	165627	31	$512	$602	$993	$1,344	114.08	52.95
9	Bejaia	177988	29	$382	$578	$919	$1,172	96.3	45.6
10	Biskra	205608	29	$460	$577	$1,146	$1,278	77.63	64.1
11	Blida	163586	30	$397	$609	$997	$1,333	312.2	130.83
12	Bordj Bou Arreridj	168346	27	$336	$541	$824	$1,122	49.33	100.27
13	Bouira	88801	29	$473	$576	$1,015	$1,280	92.11	87.43
14	Boumerdes	41685	31	$396	$612	$1,034	$1,280	251.72	109.5
15	Chlef	178616	24	$307	$492	$893	$998	14.66	116.85
16	Constantine	448374	38	$536	$772	$1,459	$1,588	258.79	155.29
17	Djelfa	289226	26	$429	$508	$1,001	$1,095	20.38	2.69
18	Djemila	24145	31	$531	$632	$1,253	$1,355	280.35	20.82
19	El Bayadh	91632	31	$502	$617	$974	$1,332	52.31	7.19
20	El Oued	134699	31	$514	$608	$1,222	$1,302	89.58	66
21	Guelma	120847	31	$444	$611	$1,085	$1,313	20.73	125.98
22	Hassi Messaoud	45147	31	$400	$607	$973	$1,366	37.49	54.13
23	Jijel	134839	29	$466	$583	$1,102	$1,227	23.76	58.6
24	Laghouat	144747	28	$418	$576	$1,108	$1,258	379.43	5.26
25	Lakhdaria	59746	30	$488	$591	$974	$1,308	66.86	60.97
26	M'Sila	156647	27	$407	$532	$928	$1,171	27.72	67.89
27	Medea	138355	26	$410	$522	$941	$1,187	346.41	36.36
28	Mostaganem	145696	30	$390	$599	$1,123	$1,282	177.96	62.29
29	Oran	609940	32	$479	$640	$1,194	$1,397	36.1	167.82
30	Ouargla	133024	31	$396	$613	$1,105	$1,357	326.39	116.85
31	Relizane	130094	31	$405	$627	$1,026	$1,337	73.96	71.35
32	Setif	288461	23	$416	$457	$818	$1,087	27.87	125.3
33	Sidi Bel Abbes	212935	31	$471	$610	$980	$1,314	106.97	56.39
34	Skikda	163618	30	$403	$609	$1,262	$1,306	51.78	144.37
35	Souk Ahras	155259	28	$372	$552	$922	$1,150	38.73	121.82
36	Tebessa	196537	31	$467	$603	$977	$1,378	256.73	36.39
37	Tiaret	201263	28	$455	$549	$1,144	$1,219	151.02	122.46
38	Tipasa	25225	30	$419	$609	$1,209	$1,293	24.69	122.29
39	Tizi Ouzou	135088	29	$452	$582	$1,181	$1,280	19.5	42.72
40	Tlemcen	140158	30	$435	$596	$1,084	$1,209	53.18	111.23

Algeria Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Algeria - Frequently Asked Questions

Algeria generally offers affordable options for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, especially outside the capital. You'll find good value in long-term housing, market meals, and local transport, with prices that feel more approachable than in many Western cities. The Cost of Living in Algeria varies by city - Algiers and some coastal hubs are pricier, while inland towns and smaller communities often deliver lower costs and more neighborhood charm. With a flexible schedule and a short settling-in period, you can balance housing quality, internet access, and daily needs without overpaying. Tip: Start with a one-month trial in a couple of areas to test value.

Daily life hinges on where you stay. In larger cities you’ll likely find furnished apartments or short-term rentals near commercial zones, handy for remote work and easy errands; families often prefer quieter neighborhoods with schools. Shopping happens at local markets, bakeries, and small grocers where seasonal produce and fresh bread are part of the routine. Food options range from traditional Algerian dishes to international cafés, with good value in casual eateries. Transport is diversified: tram and bus networks in cities, shared taxis, and ride-hailing apps when available. Co-working spaces and cafés with reliable Wi-Fi help you balance work and exploration. Tip: map a few neighborhoods by walking and test commute times before committing.

Quality of life hinges on where you plant roots and how you budget. Start with a simple framework: allocate housing, groceries, and essentials, then reserve a flexible line for transport, utilities, and discretionary activities. You'll notice Algeria living cost varies by city and season, so think about coastal hubs for seafood and nightlife versus inland towns for quieter routines. Pick neighborhoods that fit your pace – short rides to coffee spots for networking, or family-friendly blocks near markets. Save by shopping at local markets, cooking at home, and using public transport when practical. Tip: build a twice-monthly review of expenses to spot leaks and rebalance choices.