Cost of Living in Algiers - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $455 (excluding rent), and $652 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,151 (excluding rent), and $1,469 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.15 DZD 410

$1.17 DZD 153

$7.81 DZD 1,016

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$23.68 DZD 3,080

$17.35 DZD 2,257

$55.2 DZD 7,186

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.67 DZD 608

$3.86 DZD 502

$5.73 DZD 746

Cappuccino

$0.98 DZD 128

$0.35 DZD 45.56

$2.32 DZD 301

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

$0.60 DZD 78.1

$0.49 DZD 63.6

$0.79 DZD 103

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.23 DZD 29.94

$0.17 DZD 21.78

$0.37 DZD 47.64

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.93 DZD 251

$1.15 DZD 149

$3.88 DZD 505

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.31 DZD 301

$1.71 DZD 222

$3.95 DZD 514

Milk (1 liter)

$1.04 DZD 136

$0.59 DZD 77.3

$1.23 DZD 160

White Bread (500g)

$0.14 DZD 17.63

$0.07 DZD 9.40

$0.87 DZD 113

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.82 DZD 236

$1.06 DZD 138

$2.83 DZD 368

Eggs

$1.85 DZD 240

$0.84 DZD 109

$2.37 DZD 309

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.92 DZD 1,160

$2.79 DZD 364

$22.94 DZD 2,984

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.27 DZD 686

$2.50 DZD 325

$7.76 DZD 1,010

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.44 DZD 2,138

$9.54 DZD 1,241

$22.91 DZD 2,980

Apples (1kg)

$3.19 DZD 416

$1.21 DZD 157

$4.86 DZD 633

Banana (1kg)

$2.95 DZD 383

$1.93 DZD 251

$4.43 DZD 576

Oranges (1kg)

$1.69 DZD 220

$0.56 DZD 73.5

$2.33 DZD 303

Tomato (1kg)

$0.93 DZD 121

$0.41 DZD 53.2

$1.88 DZD 244

Potato (1kg)

$0.60 DZD 77.8

$0.28 DZD 36.39

$1.15 DZD 149

Onion (1kg)

$0.50 DZD 65.5

$0.25 DZD 32.77

$0.89 DZD 116

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.72 DZD 93.8

$0.33 DZD 42.89

$1.20 DZD 155

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.28 DZD 36.27

$0.22 DZD 28.76

$0.38 DZD 50.0

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.82 DZD 367

$2.37 DZD 308

$3.56 DZD 463

Wine (Bottle)

$6.95 DZD 905

$4.64 DZD 604

$11.59 DZD 1,508

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.29 DZD 168

$0.76 DZD 99.5

$3.03 DZD 394

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.16 DZD 281

$1.53 DZD 199

$3.99 DZD 519

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.33 DZD 43.16

$0.24 DZD 31.02

$0.48 DZD 62.0

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.76 DZD 1,530

$5.61 DZD 730

$20.07 DZD 2,611

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.65 DZD 84.7

$0.37 DZD 48.56

$1.11 DZD 144

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.33 DZD 43.45

$0.20 DZD 26.07

$0.67 DZD 86.9

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.64 DZD 733

$3.91 DZD 509

$8.21 DZD 1,068

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.33 DZD 43.31

$0.22 DZD 28.46

$0.36 DZD 47.02

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

$35.3K DZD 4.6M

$28.5K DZD 3.7M

$46.3K DZD 6.0M

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

$33.6K DZD 4.4M

$30.9K DZD 4.0M

$39.8K DZD 5.2M

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

$40.28 DZD 5,241

$22.91 DZD 2,980

$154 DZD 20.0K

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

$9.46 DZD 1,231

$6.99 DZD 909

$11.86 DZD 1,542

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$17.93 DZD 2,332

$11.63 DZD 1,514

$32.91 DZD 4,282

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$24.87 DZD 3,235

$11.59 DZD 1,507

$40.57 DZD 5,278

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.98 DZD 2,990

$10.77 DZD 1,401

$39.87 DZD 5,187

Cinema Ticket

$6.01 DZD 782

$4.50 DZD 586

$7.74 DZD 1,007

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

$95.4 DZD 12.4K

$56.3 DZD 7,323

$176 DZD 22.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,618 DZD 470.6K

$1,965 DZD 255.6K

$5,584 DZD 726.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.08 DZD 4,694

$17.04 DZD 2,217

$70.4 DZD 9,164

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$45.72 DZD 5,948

$21.38 DZD 2,782

$80.2 DZD 10.4K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$76.3 DZD 9,931

$47.96 DZD 6,240

$119 DZD 15.5K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$78.2 DZD 10.2K

$31.78 DZD 4,135

$119 DZD 15.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$221 DZD 28.7K

$138 DZD 18.0K

$403 DZD 52.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$153 DZD 20.0K

$93.8 DZD 12.2K

$235 DZD 30.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$432 DZD 56.2K

$307 DZD 39.9K

$685 DZD 89.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$261 DZD 33.9K

$173 DZD 22.5K

$394 DZD 51.3K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,477 DZD 322.3K

$1,576 DZD 205.1K

$2,885 DZD 375.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,379 DZD 179.5K

$1,083 DZD 140.9K

$1,610 DZD 209.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$338 DZD 44.0K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.42

3.5

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

Last update: January 13, 2026

Algiers Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

176

Mbps

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

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Cost of Living in Algiers - Frequently Asked Questions

Algiers tends to punch above its weight when you balance lifestyle and living costs. You can find affordable local eateries, while cosmopolitan districts offer modern cafes and coworking spaces at reasonable prices. The Cost of Living in Algiers is moderate relative to regional peers and far more approachable than many Western capitals when you compare daily essentials, transportation, and services. Seasonal traffic and choice of neighborhood can tilt value up or down. Tip: Start with a short visit to scout areas before committing.

In daily life, you’ll mix budget-friendly routines with occasional splurges. Housing search tends to favor neighborhoods like Kasbah-adjacent historic zones for character or Hydra and Sidi M’hamed for ease of access to services; rents and terms improve when you sign longer leases. Food options range from bustling markets to casual cafés offering tagines, grilled fish, and fresh bread; cooking at home is economical. Transport runs on trams, buses, and shared taxis, with ride-hailing growing in popularity. Co-working spaces and cafés with reliable Wi‑Fi support remote work. The Algiers living cost varies by neighborhood and season, so plan for different patterns. Tip: Map a weekly budget and renegotiate contracts after a few weeks.

Quality of life in Algiers blends city amenities with a Mediterranean pace. To budget effectively, anchor essentials (housing, groceries, utilities) first, then allocate discretionary spend to dining and entertainment in ways that suit your schedule. Seasonality matters: summers pull higher cooling costs; markets and street hours shift during Ramadan or holidays, and travel can slow around holiday periods. Neighborhood fit comes from safety, proximity to markets and coworking, and access to transit. If you’re new, test several areas at different times of day and build a flexible routine that balances work with outdoor cafés and seaside strolls. Tip: Seek local insights to uncover quieter, well-priced pockets.