Cost of Living Comparison Between Algeria and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Algeria and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Algeria is 61.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 78.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Algeria is 60.6% cheaper than United States without rent, and 75.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algeria
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.67 DZD 345
$20.33 $20.33
-86.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.22 DZD 3,004
$74.4 $74.4
-68.78%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.19 DZD 542
$11.49 $11.49
-63.53%
Cappuccino
$0.88 DZD 113
$5.09 $5.09
-82.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.62 DZD 79.8
$2.54 $2.54
-75.59%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.22 DZD 28.29
$2.11 $2.11
-89.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.53 DZD 198
$6.09 $6.09
-74.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 DZD 307
$7.1 $7.1
-66.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algeria
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.94 DZD 122
$1.08 $1.08
-12.96%
White Bread (500g)
$0.17 DZD 21.94
$3.7 $3.7
-95.41%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.59 DZD 206
$4.65 $4.65
-65.81%
Eggs
$1.78 DZD 230
$4.21 $4.21
-57.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.74 DZD 1,131
$12.75 $12.75
-31.45%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.93 DZD 638
$12.24 $12.24
-59.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.44 DZD 2,127
$16.08 $16.08
2.24%
Apples (1kg)
$3.17 DZD 410
$5.41 $5.41
-41.40%
Banana (1kg)
$3.15 DZD 407
$1.73 $1.73
82.08%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.74 DZD 225
$4.37 $4.37
-60.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.78 DZD 101
$4.94 $4.94
-84.21%
Potato (1kg)
$0.6 DZD 77.8
$2.88 $2.88
-79.17%
Onion (1kg)
$0.47 DZD 61.4
$3.07 $3.07
-84.69%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.6 DZD 77.4
$2.25 $2.25
-73.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.33 DZD 43.12
$2.21 $2.21
-85.07%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.72 DZD 352
$10.09 $10.09
-73.04%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.28 DZD 1,201
$14.73 $14.73
-37.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.6 DZD 207
$1.91 $1.91
-16.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.07 DZD 267
$3.54 $3.54
-41.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Algeria
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.22 DZD 28.3
$2.56 $2.56
-91.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.88 DZD 1,537
$63.9 $63.9
-81.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 DZD 152
$3.81 $3.81
-69.29%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.38 DZD 48.73
$1.77 $1.77
-78.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.74 DZD 614
$30.4 $30.4
-84.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 47.51
$0.94 $0.94
-60.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
$30K $30K
20.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
$25.8K $25.8K
36.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algeria
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.92 DZD 5,294
$209 $209
-80.39%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.22 DZD 1,323
$57.9 $57.9
-82.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$20.37 DZD 2,635
$71.1 $71.1
-71.35%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algeria
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.63 DZD 2,669
$45.88 $45.88
-55.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.26 DZD 940
$22.25 $22.25
-67.37%
Cinema Ticket
$4.53 DZD 587
$14.14 $14.14
-67.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algeria
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$78 DZD 10.1K
$1,373 $1,373
-94.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,746 DZD 355.2K
$22.4K $22.4K
-87.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algeria
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.71 DZD 4,749
$51.5 $51.5
-28.73%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.8 DZD 5,925
$41.96 $41.96
9.15%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.4 DZD 9,108
$88.3 $88.3
-20.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$73.6 DZD 9,524
$112 $112
-34.03%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algeria
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$168 DZD 21.8K
$1,731 $1,731
-90.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$109 DZD 14K
$1,446 $1,446
-92.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$293 DZD 38K
$2,846 $2,846
-89.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$194 DZD 25K
$2,366 $2,366
-91.82%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,189 DZD 153.8K
$3,245 $3,245
-63.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$755 DZD 97.7K
$2,667 $2,667
-71.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algeria
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$317 DZD 41.1K
$4,312 $4,312
-92.64%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.09
6.51
-6.45%

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Last update for Algeria: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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