Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Bordj Bou Arreridj Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Bordj Bou Arreridj

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 17% more expensive than Bordj Bou Arreridj without rent, and 20.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 23.3% more expensive than Bordj Bou Arreridj without rent, and 30.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.15 DZD 408
$2.3 DZD 297
36.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.08 DZD 3,115
$7.73 DZD 1,001
211.51%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 DZD 628
$3.74 DZD 484
29.95%
Cappuccino
$1.02 DZD 132
$0.41 DZD 53.1
148.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 DZD 73.9
$0.57 DZD 73.6
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 DZD 29.79
$0.23 DZD 29.8
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 DZD 250
$0.76 DZD 98.4
153.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 DZD 313
$2.4 DZD 310
0.83%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 130
$1.04 DZD 135
-2.88%
White Bread (500g)
$0.13 DZD 16.86
$0.09 DZD 11.73
44.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 DZD 225
$0.76 DZD 98.4
128.95%
Eggs
$1.82 DZD 235
$1.63 DZD 211
11.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.87 DZD 1,148
$6.89 DZD 891
28.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.4 DZD 698
$5.28 DZD 683
2.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.46 DZD 2,130
$16.5 DZD 2,134
-0.24%
Apples (1kg)
$3.16 DZD 409
$3.23 DZD 417
-2.17%
Banana (1kg)
$2.93 DZD 379
$2.33 DZD 301
25.75%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 DZD 231
$1.69 DZD 219
5.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.9 DZD 117
$0.9 DZD 117
-
Potato (1kg)
$0.63 DZD 81.8
$0.61 DZD 78.6
3.28%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 DZD 63.9
$0.49 DZD 64
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 DZD 93.6
$0.68 DZD 88.1
5.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 DZD 39.18
$0.28 DZD 35.71
7.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.79 DZD 361
$2.79 DZD 360
-
Wine (Bottle)
$7.19 DZD 930
$6.94 DZD 898
3.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.3 DZD 168
$1.3 DZD 168
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 DZD 281
$2.09 DZD 270
3.83%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 DZD 39.99
$0.25 DZD 32.49
24.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.63 DZD 1,504
$16.23 DZD 2,100
-28.34%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.65 DZD 83.7
$0.65 DZD 83.8
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 DZD 43.02
$0.37 DZD 47.38
-10.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.45 DZD 706
$5.67 DZD 733
-3.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.36 DZD 46.81
$0.33 DZD 43.24
9.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
$35.4K DZD 4.6M
-0.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.1K DZD 4.3M
$33.2K DZD 4.3M
-0.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.39 DZD 5,225
$40.31 DZD 5,215
0.20%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.17 DZD 1,186
$7.7 DZD 996
19.09%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.65 DZD 2,283
$17.96 DZD 2,323
-1.73%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.76 DZD 3,203
$13.73 DZD 1,776
80.34%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.83 DZD 2,953
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-
Cinema Ticket
$6.27 DZD 812
$6.03 DZD 780
3.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.1K
$63.4 DZD 8,199
47.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,588 DZD 464.2K
$3,643 DZD 471.2K
-1.49%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.58 DZD 4,732
$35.94 DZD 4,650
1.78%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.69 DZD 5,911
$39.42 DZD 5,099
15.91%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.7 DZD 9,787
$35.39 DZD 4,578
113.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.6 DZD 10K
$56.2 DZD 7,270
38.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$218 DZD 28.2K
$192 DZD 24.8K
13.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$152 DZD 19.6K
$113 DZD 14.6K
33.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$433 DZD 56.1K
$269 DZD 34.9K
60.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$265 DZD 34.3K
$183 DZD 23.7K
44.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,145 DZD 277.5K
$1,627 DZD 210.5K
31.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,309 DZD 169.4K
$960 DZD 124.1K
36.45%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$361 DZD 46.7K
$347 DZD 44.9K
3.92%
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 Bordj Bou Arreridj: October 28, 2025

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