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

🙂 Solo nomad: Algeria is 61.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 78.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Algeria is 60.9% cheaper than United States without rent, and 75.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algeria
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.79 DZD 363
$20.22 $20.22
-86.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.33 DZD 3,036
$75.7 $75.7
-69.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.28 DZD 557
$11.47 $11.47
-62.69%
Cappuccino
$0.87 DZD 113
$5.13 $5.13
-83.04%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 DZD 79.5
$2.61 $2.61
-76.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.22 DZD 28.46
$2.14 $2.14
-89.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.59 DZD 207
$6.17 $6.17
-74.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.29 DZD 298
$7.07 $7.07
-67.61%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algeria
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 DZD 133
$1.08 $1.08
-5.56%
White Bread (500g)
$0.14 DZD 18.66
$3.74 $3.74
-96.26%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.63 DZD 211
$4.57 $4.57
-64.33%
Eggs
$1.78 DZD 232
$4.20 $4.20
-57.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.61 DZD 1,121
$13.02 $13.02
-33.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.19 DZD 676
$12.18 $12.18
-57.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.57 DZD 2,156
$16.14 $16.14
2.66%
Apples (1kg)
$3.32 DZD 432
$5.31 $5.31
-37.48%
Banana (1kg)
$3.06 DZD 398
$1.72 $1.72
77.91%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 DZD 232
$4.59 $4.59
-61.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.84 DZD 109
$4.96 $4.96
-83.06%
Potato (1kg)
$0.57 DZD 74.2
$3.00 $3.00
-81.00%
Onion (1kg)
$0.50 DZD 65.3
$3.04 $3.04
-83.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 DZD 80.9
$2.18 $2.18
-71.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.31 DZD 39.92
$2.19 $2.19
-85.84%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.71 DZD 352
$10.16 $10.16
-73.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.70 DZD 1,262
$15.16 $15.16
-36.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.54 DZD 201
$1.99 $1.99
-22.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 DZD 274
$3.71 $3.71
-43.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Algeria
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 DZD 31.24
$2.48 $2.48
-90.32%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.63 DZD 1,513
$63.9 $63.9
-81.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.18 DZD 153
$3.69 $3.69
-68.02%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 DZD 48.45
$1.76 $1.76
-78.98%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.71 DZD 613
$30.06 $30.06
-84.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.33 DZD 43.42
$0.96 $0.96
-65.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.9K DZD 4.5M
$30.2K $30.2K
15.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.7K DZD 4.5M
$26.3K $26.3K
31.76%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algeria
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.85 DZD 5,444
$207 $207
-79.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.23 DZD 1,331
$57.0 $57.0
-82.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$20.04 DZD 2,607
$71.5 $71.5
-71.97%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algeria
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.58 DZD 2,677
$45.91 $45.91
-55.17%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.61 DZD 991
$22.25 $22.25
-65.80%
Cinema Ticket
$4.76 DZD 619
$14.13 $14.13
-66.31%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algeria
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
$1,385 $1,385
-94.40%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,784 DZD 362.2K
$22.2K $22.2K
-87.47%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algeria
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.87 DZD 4,797
$52.1 $52.1
-29.23%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.67 DZD 5,942
$42.53 $42.53
7.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.5 DZD 9,175
$89.9 $89.9
-21.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.0 DZD 9,757
$114 $114
-34.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algeria
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$168 DZD 21.9K
$1,743 $1,743
-90.34%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$112 DZD 14.5K
$1,422 $1,422
-92.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$294 DZD 38.3K
$2,821 $2,821
-89.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$191 DZD 24.8K
$2,370 $2,370
-91.95%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,224 DZD 159.2K
$3,338 $3,338
-63.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$801 DZD 104.2K
$2,615 $2,615
-69.37%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algeria
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$313 DZD 40.7K
$4,230 $4,230
-92.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.09
6.51
-6.45%

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Last update for Algeria: January 11, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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