Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Biskra Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Biskra

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 5.4% more expensive than Biskra without rent, and 17.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 12.6% more expensive than Biskra without rent, and 20% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZD 406
$2.81 DZD 367
10.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZD 3,127
$28.76 DZD 3,760
-16.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZD 606
$3.95 DZD 516
17.47%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZD 130
$1.37 DZD 179
-27.01%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZD 75.7
$1.07 DZD 141
-45.79%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.45
$0.31 DZD 40.37
-32.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZD 248
$1.93 DZD 252
-2.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 306
$2.43 DZD 317
-3.70%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 132
$1.40 DZD 182
-27.86%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZD 20.02
$0.16 DZD 20.90
-6.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZD 229
$1.39 DZD 181
26.62%
Eggs
$1.85 DZD 241
$1.43 DZD 188
29.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZD 1,180
$6.28 DZD 821
43.63%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZD 708
$3.45 DZD 451
56.81%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZD 2,126
$19.30 DZD 2,523
-15.75%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZD 399
$3.82 DZD 500
-20.16%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZD 380
$3.43 DZD 449
-15.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZD 232
$1.86 DZD 243
-4.30%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZD 118
$0.77 DZD 101
18.18%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 77.6
$0.77 DZD 101
-23.38%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZD 59.7
$0.47 DZD 61.2
-2.13%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZD 88.7
$0.39 DZD 51.6
74.36%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.45
$0.33 DZD 42.71
-9.09%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZD 352
$3.87 DZD 506
-30.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZD 939
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZD 176
$1.30 DZD 170
3.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZD 270
$2.18 DZD 285
-5.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZD 43.21
$0.24 DZD 31.41
37.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZD 1,508
$17.37 DZD 2,271
-33.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZD 86.4
$1.19 DZD 155
-44.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZD 43.89
$0.33 DZD 43.58
3.03%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZD 742
$5.34 DZD 699
6.18%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 47.76
$0.36 DZD 47.37
2.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
$31.8K DZD 4.2M
13.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
$33.6K DZD 4.4M
1.73%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZD 5,338
$41.06 DZD 5,369
-0.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZD 1,209
$10.36 DZD 1,355
-10.71%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZD 2,316
$10.34 DZD 1,351
71.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZD 3,305
$23.19 DZD 3,032
9.01%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZD 3,024
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Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZD 818
$5.56 DZD 726
12.41%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
$92.8 DZD 12.1K
0.60%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZD 463.9K
$3,665 DZD 479.3K
-3.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZD 4,741
$36.42 DZD 4,762
-0.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZD 6,015
$21.09 DZD 2,758
118.11%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZD 9,745
$69.4 DZD 9,070
7.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
$28.85 DZD 3,772
168.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZD 28.9K
$143 DZD 18.7K
54.40%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZD 20.2K
$108 DZD 14.1K
42.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZD 56.4K
$163 DZD 21.3K
164.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZD 33.8K
$152 DZD 19.9K
69.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZD 329.2K
$406 DZD 53.0K
520.63%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZD 179.5K
$295 DZD 38.6K
365.02%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Biskra
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZD 43.5K
$232 DZD 30.3K
43.50%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Algiers: March 1, 2026

Last update for Biskra: March 2, 2026

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