Cost of Living in Algiers - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $470 (excluding rent), and $652 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,138 (excluding rent), and $1,475 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.11 DZD 406

$1.16 DZD 151

$7.70 DZD 1,007

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$23.92 DZD 3,127

$17.53 DZD 2,291

$55.8 DZD 7,295

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.64 DZD 606

$3.83 DZD 501

$5.69 DZD 743

Cappuccino

$1.00 DZD 130

$0.35 DZD 46.39

$2.35 DZD 307

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

$0.58 DZD 75.7

$0.47 DZD 61.6

$0.77 DZD 100

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.21 DZD 27.45

$0.15 DZD 19.96

$0.33 DZD 43.66

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.89 DZD 248

$1.13 DZD 147

$3.82 DZD 499

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.34 DZD 306

$1.73 DZD 226

$4.00 DZD 523

Milk (1 liter)

$1.01 DZD 132

$0.57 DZD 74.8

$1.18 DZD 155

White Bread (500g)

$0.15 DZD 20.02

$0.08 DZD 10.68

$0.98 DZD 128

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.76 DZD 229

$1.03 DZD 134

$2.73 DZD 357

Eggs

$1.85 DZD 241

$0.84 DZD 109

$2.37 DZD 310

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.02 DZD 1,180

$2.83 DZD 370

$23.21 DZD 3,034

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.41 DZD 708

$2.57 DZD 335

$7.97 DZD 1,042

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.26 DZD 2,126

$9.43 DZD 1,233

$22.66 DZD 2,963

Apples (1kg)

$3.05 DZD 399

$1.16 DZD 151

$4.65 DZD 608

Banana (1kg)

$2.90 DZD 380

$1.90 DZD 248

$4.36 DZD 570

Oranges (1kg)

$1.78 DZD 232

$0.59 DZD 77.5

$2.44 DZD 319

Tomato (1kg)

$0.91 DZD 118

$0.40 DZD 51.9

$1.82 DZD 238

Potato (1kg)

$0.59 DZD 77.6

$0.28 DZD 36.29

$1.14 DZD 149

Onion (1kg)

$0.46 DZD 59.7

$0.23 DZD 29.82

$0.81 DZD 106

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.68 DZD 88.7

$0.31 DZD 40.55

$1.12 DZD 147

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.30 DZD 39.45

$0.24 DZD 31.29

$0.42 DZD 54.4

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.69 DZD 352

$2.26 DZD 296

$3.40 DZD 445

Wine (Bottle)

$7.18 DZD 939

$4.79 DZD 626

$9.91 DZD 1,295

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.34 DZD 176

$0.79 DZD 104

$3.14 DZD 411

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.06 DZD 270

$1.46 DZD 191

$3.82 DZD 499

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.33 DZD 43.21

$0.24 DZD 31.06

$0.48 DZD 62.1

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.53 DZD 1,508

$5.50 DZD 719

$19.69 DZD 2,574

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.66 DZD 86.4

$0.38 DZD 49.53

$1.13 DZD 147

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.34 DZD 43.89

$0.20 DZD 26.34

$0.67 DZD 87.8

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.67 DZD 742

$3.94 DZD 515

$8.26 DZD 1,080

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.37 DZD 47.76

$0.24 DZD 31.38

$0.40 DZD 51.9

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

$36.1K DZD 4.7M

$29.2K DZD 3.8M

$47.5K DZD 6.2M

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

$34.2K DZD 4.5M

$31.4K DZD 4.1M

$40.5K DZD 5.3M

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

$40.83 DZD 5,338

$23.22 DZD 3,035

$156 DZD 20.4K

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

$9.25 DZD 1,209

$6.84 DZD 894

$11.59 DZD 1,516

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$17.72 DZD 2,316

$11.50 DZD 1,503

$32.52 DZD 4,252

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$25.28 DZD 3,305

$11.78 DZD 1,540

$41.24 DZD 5,393

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$23.13 DZD 3,024

$10.84 DZD 1,417

$40.13 DZD 5,247

Cinema Ticket

$6.25 DZD 818

$4.69 DZD 613

$8.06 DZD 1,053

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

$93.4 DZD 12.2K

$55.1 DZD 7,203

$172 DZD 22.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,548 DZD 463.9K

$1,927 DZD 252.0K

$5,477 DZD 716.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.26 DZD 4,741

$17.12 DZD 2,239

$70.8 DZD 9,256

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$46.00 DZD 6,015

$21.51 DZD 2,813

$80.7 DZD 10.5K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$74.5 DZD 9,745

$46.83 DZD 6,123

$116 DZD 15.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.5 DZD 10.1K

$31.51 DZD 4,119

$118 DZD 15.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$221 DZD 28.9K

$138 DZD 18.1K

$403 DZD 52.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$154 DZD 20.2K

$94.4 DZD 12.3K

$236 DZD 30.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$431 DZD 56.4K

$306 DZD 40.0K

$683 DZD 89.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$259 DZD 33.8K

$172 DZD 22.4K

$391 DZD 51.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,518 DZD 329.2K

$1,419 DZD 185.6K

$2,957 DZD 386.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,373 DZD 179.5K

$1,092 DZD 142.8K

$1,546 DZD 202.1K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$333 DZD 43.5K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.42

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

Last update: March 1, 2026

Algiers Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

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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.