Cost of Living in Algiers - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $468 (excluding rent), and $642 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,127 (excluding rent), and $1,438 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.10 DZD 409

$1.16 DZD 153

$7.68 DZD 1,015

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$23.58 DZD 3,116

$17.28 DZD 2,283

$55.0 DZD 7,270

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.63 DZD 612

$3.83 DZD 506

$5.68 DZD 751

Cappuccino

$1.00 DZD 132

$0.36 DZD 46.98

$2.35 DZD 311

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

$0.58 DZD 76.0

$0.47 DZD 61.8

$0.76 DZD 100

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.23 DZD 30.50

$0.17 DZD 22.18

$0.37 DZD 48.52

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.97 DZD 260

$1.17 DZD 155

$3.97 DZD 524

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.31 DZD 305

$1.71 DZD 225

$3.95 DZD 522

Milk (1 liter)

$1.04 DZD 138

$0.59 DZD 78.5

$1.23 DZD 162

White Bread (500g)

$0.17 DZD 22.22

$0.09 DZD 11.85

$1.08 DZD 142

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.77 DZD 234

$1.03 DZD 136

$2.75 DZD 363

Eggs

$1.87 DZD 248

$0.85 DZD 112

$2.41 DZD 318

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.88 DZD 1,174

$2.78 DZD 368

$22.85 DZD 3,020

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.26 DZD 695

$2.49 DZD 330

$7.74 DZD 1,023

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.34 DZD 2,159

$9.48 DZD 1,253

$22.77 DZD 3,009

Apples (1kg)

$3.12 DZD 412

$1.18 DZD 156

$4.75 DZD 628

Banana (1kg)

$2.83 DZD 375

$1.85 DZD 245

$4.26 DZD 562

Oranges (1kg)

$1.78 DZD 236

$0.59 DZD 78.5

$2.45 DZD 323

Tomato (1kg)

$0.86 DZD 114

$0.38 DZD 49.84

$1.73 DZD 229

Potato (1kg)

$0.59 DZD 78.4

$0.28 DZD 36.69

$1.14 DZD 151

Onion (1kg)

$0.47 DZD 62.1

$0.23 DZD 31.04

$0.83 DZD 110

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.69 DZD 90.9

$0.31 DZD 41.56

$1.14 DZD 151

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.28 DZD 36.71

$0.22 DZD 29.12

$0.38 DZD 50.6

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.77 DZD 366

$2.33 DZD 308

$3.50 DZD 462

Wine (Bottle)

$6.93 DZD 915

$4.62 DZD 610

$9.56 DZD 1,263

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.30 DZD 171

$0.77 DZD 101

$3.03 DZD 401

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.17 DZD 287

$1.53 DZD 203

$4.01 DZD 530

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.31 DZD 40.69

$0.22 DZD 29.25

$0.44 DZD 58.5

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.56 DZD 1,528

$5.51 DZD 729

$19.74 DZD 2,608

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.69 DZD 91.5

$0.40 DZD 52.5

$1.18 DZD 156

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.36 DZD 48.01

$0.22 DZD 28.81

$0.73 DZD 96.0

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.60 DZD 740

$3.89 DZD 514

$8.15 DZD 1,078

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.34 DZD 44.92

$0.22 DZD 29.52

$0.37 DZD 48.77

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

$35.8K DZD 4.7M

$28.9K DZD 3.8M

$47.0K DZD 6.2M

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

$34.0K DZD 4.5M

$31.2K DZD 4.1M

$40.2K DZD 5.3M

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

$40.44 DZD 5,344

$23.00 DZD 3,039

$155 DZD 20.4K

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

$9.51 DZD 1,257

$7.03 DZD 929

$11.92 DZD 1,575

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$17.76 DZD 2,347

$11.53 DZD 1,523

$32.60 DZD 4,309

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$24.69 DZD 3,263

$11.51 DZD 1,521

$40.28 DZD 5,324

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.74 DZD 3,005

$10.66 DZD 1,408

$39.45 DZD 5,214

Cinema Ticket

$6.19 DZD 819

$4.64 DZD 613

$7.98 DZD 1,054

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

$93.2 DZD 12.3K

$55.0 DZD 7,268

$172 DZD 22.7K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,629 DZD 479.6K

$1,971 DZD 260.5K

$5,602 DZD 740.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$37.48 DZD 4,954

$17.70 DZD 2,339

$73.2 DZD 9,672

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$45.94 DZD 6,072

$21.49 DZD 2,840

$80.6 DZD 10.6K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$74.3 DZD 9,819

$46.68 DZD 6,169

$116 DZD 15.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.4 DZD 10.2K

$31.46 DZD 4,158

$118 DZD 15.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$223 DZD 29.4K

$139 DZD 18.4K

$406 DZD 53.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$150 DZD 19.8K

$91.8 DZD 12.1K

$230 DZD 30.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$443 DZD 58.6K

$315 DZD 41.6K

$703 DZD 92.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$258 DZD 34.0K

$171 DZD 22.6K

$389 DZD 51.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,638 DZD 348.7K

$1,415 DZD 187.0K

$2,948 DZD 389.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,410 DZD 186.3K

$1,077 DZD 142.3K

$1,524 DZD 201.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$332 DZD 43.9K

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: April 14, 2026

Algiers Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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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.