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

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 39.5% more expensive than Bordj Bou Arreridj without rent, and 18.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 36.7% more expensive than Bordj Bou Arreridj without rent, and 28.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.10 DZD 409
$2.37 DZD 313
30.80%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.58 DZD 3,116
$7.88 DZD 1,041
199.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.63 DZD 612
$3.75 DZD 495
23.47%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZD 132
$0.45 DZD 59.0
122.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZD 76.0
$0.57 DZD 74.9
1.75%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 DZD 30.50
$0.23 DZD 30.44
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.97 DZD 260
$0.75 DZD 99.1
162.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.31 DZD 305
$2.35 DZD 310
-1.70%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.04 DZD 138
$1.05 DZD 138
-0.95%
White Bread (500g)
$0.17 DZD 22.22
$0.07 DZD 9.88
142.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.77 DZD 234
$0.79 DZD 105
124.05%
Eggs
$1.87 DZD 248
$1.66 DZD 220
12.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.88 DZD 1,174
$7.11 DZD 940
24.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.26 DZD 695
$5.29 DZD 700
-0.57%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.34 DZD 2,159
$16.14 DZD 2,132
1.24%
Apples (1kg)
$3.12 DZD 412
$3.12 DZD 412
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Banana (1kg)
$2.83 DZD 375
$2.40 DZD 317
17.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZD 236
$1.72 DZD 228
3.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.86 DZD 114
$0.85 DZD 112
1.18%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 78.4
$0.64 DZD 84.7
-7.81%
Onion (1kg)
$0.47 DZD 62.1
$0.47 DZD 61.9
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 DZD 90.9
$0.71 DZD 94.3
-2.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.28 DZD 36.71
$0.30 DZD 40.06
-6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.77 DZD 366
$2.77 DZD 367
-
Wine (Bottle)
$6.93 DZD 915
$6.98 DZD 923
-0.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.30 DZD 171
$1.33 DZD 176
-2.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 DZD 287
$2.17 DZD 287
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🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 DZD 40.69
$0.23 DZD 30.21
34.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.56 DZD 1,528
$17.07 DZD 2,256
-32.28%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.69 DZD 91.5
$0.71 DZD 93.9
-2.82%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.36 DZD 48.01
$0.36 DZD 47.92
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.60 DZD 740
$5.46 DZD 722
2.56%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.34 DZD 44.92
$0.34 DZD 44.75
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.8K DZD 4.7M
$35.8K DZD 4.7M
-0.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.0K DZD 4.5M
$33.3K DZD 4.4M
1.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.44 DZD 5,344
$41.11 DZD 5,434
-1.63%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.51 DZD 1,257
$8.09 DZD 1,069
17.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.76 DZD 2,347
$17.73 DZD 2,344
0.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.69 DZD 3,263
$13.92 DZD 1,839
77.37%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.74 DZD 3,005
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-
Cinema Ticket
$6.19 DZD 819
$6.02 DZD 795
2.82%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 DZD 12.3K
$62.1 DZD 8,202
50.19%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,629 DZD 479.6K
$3,658 DZD 483.4K
-0.78%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.48 DZD 4,954
$35.30 DZD 4,666
6.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.94 DZD 6,072
$39.62 DZD 5,236
15.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.3 DZD 9,819
$34.86 DZD 4,607
113.11%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.4 DZD 10.2K
$55.6 DZD 7,354
39.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$223 DZD 29.4K
$193 DZD 25.4K
15.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$150 DZD 19.8K
$115 DZD 15.3K
30.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$443 DZD 58.6K
$277 DZD 36.6K
60.07%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$258 DZD 34.0K
$186 DZD 24.6K
38.30%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,638 DZD 348.7K
$398 DZD 52.6K
563.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,410 DZD 186.3K
$316 DZD 41.8K
346.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$332 DZD 43.9K
$352 DZD 46.5K
-5.62%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Algiers: April 14, 2026

Last update for Bordj Bou Arreridj: April 11, 2026

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