Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Blida Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Blida

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 21.8% more expensive than Blida without rent, and 8.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 12.6% more expensive than Blida without rent, and 6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.15 DZD 408
$3.13 DZD 405
0.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.08 DZD 3,115
$14.01 DZD 1,812
71.88%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 DZD 628
$2.11 DZD 273
130.33%
Cappuccino
$1.02 DZD 132
$1.04 DZD 134
-1.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 DZD 73.9
$0.57 DZD 73.7
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 DZD 29.79
$0.23 DZD 29.87
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 DZD 250
$1.98 DZD 256
-2.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 DZD 313
$2.34 DZD 302
3.42%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 130
$1 DZD 130
1.00%
White Bread (500g)
$0.13 DZD 16.86
$0.15 DZD 19.76
-13.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 DZD 225
$1.73 DZD 224
0.58%
Eggs
$1.82 DZD 235
$1.85 DZD 239
-1.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.87 DZD 1,148
$9.21 DZD 1,191
-3.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.4 DZD 698
$5.01 DZD 648
7.78%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.46 DZD 2,130
$16.52 DZD 2,137
-0.36%
Apples (1kg)
$3.16 DZD 409
$3.09 DZD 400
2.27%
Banana (1kg)
$2.93 DZD 379
$2.71 DZD 351
8.12%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 DZD 231
$1.76 DZD 227
1.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.9 DZD 117
$0.93 DZD 121
-3.23%
Potato (1kg)
$0.63 DZD 81.8
$0.53 DZD 69.2
18.87%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 DZD 63.9
$0.39 DZD 50.5
25.64%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 DZD 93.6
$0.73 DZD 94.2
-1.37%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 DZD 39.18
$0.3 DZD 38.95
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.79 DZD 361
$2.7 DZD 350
3.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.19 DZD 930
$6.86 DZD 888
4.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.3 DZD 168
$1.33 DZD 172
-2.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 DZD 281
$2.17 DZD 281
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🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Blida
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 DZD 39.99
$0.19 DZD 24.81
63.16%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.63 DZD 1,504
$16.98 DZD 2,196
-31.51%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.65 DZD 83.7
$0.69 DZD 89.4
-5.80%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 DZD 43.02
$0.34 DZD 43.69
-2.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.45 DZD 706
$5.41 DZD 700
0.74%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.36 DZD 46.81
$0.34 DZD 43.75
5.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
$35.6K DZD 4.6M
-0.64%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.1K DZD 4.3M
$33.5K DZD 4.3M
-1.46%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.39 DZD 5,225
$40.22 DZD 5,203
0.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.17 DZD 1,186
$9.21 DZD 1,191
-0.43%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.65 DZD 2,283
$18.03 DZD 2,332
-2.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.76 DZD 3,203
$14.3 DZD 1,850
73.15%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.83 DZD 2,953
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Cinema Ticket
$6.27 DZD 812
$6.1 DZD 789
2.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.1K
$95.1 DZD 12.3K
-1.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,588 DZD 464.2K
$3,614 DZD 467.6K
-0.71%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.58 DZD 4,732
$36.38 DZD 4,707
0.55%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.69 DZD 5,911
$38.82 DZD 5,022
17.70%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.7 DZD 9,787
$74.7 DZD 9,666
1.24%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.6 DZD 10K
$77.3 DZD 10K
0.35%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Blida
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$218 DZD 28.2K
$192 DZD 24.9K
13.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$152 DZD 19.6K
$121 DZD 15.6K
25.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$433 DZD 56.1K
$383 DZD 49.5K
13.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$265 DZD 34.3K
$272 DZD 35.1K
-2.35%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,145 DZD 277.5K
$1,603 DZD 207.3K
33.84%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,309 DZD 169.4K
$976 DZD 126.2K
34.17%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Blida
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$361 DZD 46.7K
$267 DZD 34.6K
34.92%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Algiers: October 29, 2025

Last update for Blida: October 29, 2025

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