Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Abalessa Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Abalessa

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 3% more expensive than Abalessa without rent, and 7.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 15.5% more expensive than Abalessa without rent, and 7.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.15 DZD 408
$3.11 DZD 403
1.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.08 DZD 3,115
$24.06 DZD 3,113
0.08%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 DZD 628
$3.8 DZD 491
27.89%
Cappuccino
$1.02 DZD 132
$0.79 DZD 102
29.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 DZD 73.9
$0.57 DZD 73.2
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 DZD 29.79
$0.21 DZD 27.14
9.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 DZD 250
$1.91 DZD 247
1.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 DZD 313
$2.43 DZD 314
-0.41%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 130
$1 DZD 129
1.00%
White Bread (500g)
$0.13 DZD 16.86
$0.16 DZD 20.73
-18.75%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 DZD 225
$1.62 DZD 210
7.41%
Eggs
$1.82 DZD 235
$1.79 DZD 231
1.68%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.87 DZD 1,148
$9.24 DZD 1,195
-4.00%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.4 DZD 698
$5.31 DZD 687
1.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.46 DZD 2,130
$16.66 DZD 2,155
-1.20%
Apples (1kg)
$3.16 DZD 409
$3.18 DZD 411
-0.63%
Banana (1kg)
$2.93 DZD 379
$2.92 DZD 377
0.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 DZD 231
$1.72 DZD 222
4.07%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.9 DZD 117
$0.75 DZD 97.4
20.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.63 DZD 81.8
$0.56 DZD 72
12.50%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 DZD 63.9
$0.46 DZD 59.2
6.52%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 DZD 93.6
$0.62 DZD 79.8
16.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 DZD 39.18
$0.3 DZD 39.22
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.79 DZD 361
$2.68 DZD 347
4.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.19 DZD 930
-
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.3 DZD 168
$1.34 DZD 173
-2.99%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 DZD 281
-
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🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 DZD 39.99
$0.25 DZD 32.41
24.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.63 DZD 1,504
$19.16 DZD 2,478
-39.30%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.65 DZD 83.7
$0.71 DZD 92.3
-8.45%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 DZD 43.02
$0.37 DZD 47.27
-10.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.45 DZD 706
$5.17 DZD 669
5.42%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.36 DZD 46.81
$0.33 DZD 43.27
9.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
$32.8K DZD 4.2M
7.89%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.1K DZD 4.3M
$34K DZD 4.4M
-2.73%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.39 DZD 5,225
$40.41 DZD 5,227
-0.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.17 DZD 1,186
$9.27 DZD 1,199
-1.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.65 DZD 2,283
$16.74 DZD 2,165
5.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.76 DZD 3,203
$21.69 DZD 2,806
14.15%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.83 DZD 2,953
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.27 DZD 812
$5.52 DZD 715
13.59%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.1K
$94 DZD 12.2K
-0.64%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,588 DZD 464.2K
$3,571 DZD 462K
0.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.58 DZD 4,732
$36.86 DZD 4,769
-0.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.69 DZD 5,911
$45.63 DZD 5,903
0.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.7 DZD 9,787
$75.2 DZD 9,733
0.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.6 DZD 10K
$78.2 DZD 10.1K
-0.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$218 DZD 28.2K
$199 DZD 25.7K
9.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$152 DZD 19.6K
$116 DZD 15K
30.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$433 DZD 56.1K
$272 DZD 35.1K
59.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$265 DZD 34.3K
$185 DZD 23.9K
43.26%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,145 DZD 277.5K
$1,742 DZD 225.3K
23.16%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,309 DZD 169.4K
$1,066 DZD 137.9K
22.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Abalessa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$361 DZD 46.7K
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-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
0
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Last update for Algiers: October 29, 2025

Last update for Abalessa: October 28, 2025

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