Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and El Bayadh Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and El Bayadh

🙂 Solo nomad: Algiers is 6.9% cheaper than El Bayadh without rent, and 4.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 17% more expensive than El Bayadh without rent, and 5.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.15 DZD 408
$3.2 DZD 414
-1.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.08 DZD 3,115
$23.43 DZD 3,031
2.77%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 DZD 628
$3.86 DZD 499
25.91%
Cappuccino
$1.02 DZD 132
$0.74 DZD 95.6
37.84%
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
$0.23 DZD 29.76
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 DZD 250
$2 DZD 259
-3.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 DZD 313
$2.42 DZD 314
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 130
$1.04 DZD 134
-2.88%
White Bread (500g)
$0.13 DZD 16.86
$0.14 DZD 17.72
-7.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 DZD 225
$1.62 DZD 210
7.41%
Eggs
$1.82 DZD 235
$1.86 DZD 240
-2.15%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.87 DZD 1,148
$9.21 DZD 1,191
-3.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.4 DZD 698
$5.34 DZD 690
1.12%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.46 DZD 2,130
$16.58 DZD 2,145
-0.72%
Apples (1kg)
$3.16 DZD 409
$3.11 DZD 403
1.61%
Banana (1kg)
$2.93 DZD 379
$2.82 DZD 364
3.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 DZD 231
$1.71 DZD 221
4.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.9 DZD 117
$0.74 DZD 96.3
21.62%
Potato (1kg)
$0.63 DZD 81.8
$0.59 DZD 76
6.78%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 DZD 63.9
$0.5 DZD 64.6
-2.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 DZD 93.6
$0.64 DZD 83.1
12.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 DZD 39.18
$0.3 DZD 39.35
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.79 DZD 361
$2.82 DZD 365
-1.06%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.19 DZD 930
$9.32 DZD 1,205
-22.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.3 DZD 168
$1.29 DZD 166
0.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 DZD 281
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🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 DZD 39.99
$0.23 DZD 29.65
34.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.63 DZD 1,504
$16.48 DZD 2,131
-29.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.65 DZD 83.7
$0.66 DZD 85.1
-1.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 DZD 43.02
$0.34 DZD 43.44
-2.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.45 DZD 706
$5.23 DZD 676
4.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.36 DZD 46.81
$0.36 DZD 46.66
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
$31.8K DZD 4.1M
11.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.1K DZD 4.3M
$33.6K DZD 4.4M
-1.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.39 DZD 5,225
$40.28 DZD 5,211
0.27%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.17 DZD 1,186
$9.26 DZD 1,199
-0.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.65 DZD 2,283
$17.1 DZD 2,212
3.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.76 DZD 3,203
$23.13 DZD 2,992
7.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.83 DZD 2,953
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-
Cinema Ticket
$6.27 DZD 812
$5.52 DZD 715
13.59%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.1K
$94 DZD 12.2K
-0.61%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,588 DZD 464.2K
$3,662 DZD 473.8K
-2.02%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.58 DZD 4,732
$36.58 DZD 4,732
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.69 DZD 5,911
$45.91 DZD 5,940
-0.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.7 DZD 9,787
$75.5 DZD 9,772
0.16%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.6 DZD 10K
$75.9 DZD 9,820
2.21%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$218 DZD 28.2K
$192 DZD 24.8K
13.71%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$152 DZD 19.6K
$113 DZD 14.6K
34.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$433 DZD 56.1K
$274 DZD 35.5K
58.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$265 DZD 34.3K
$181 DZD 23.4K
46.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,145 DZD 277.5K
$1,620 DZD 209.5K
32.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,309 DZD 169.4K
$1,119 DZD 144.7K
17.02%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
El Bayadh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$361 DZD 46.7K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
0
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Last update for Algiers: October 29, 2025

Last update for El Bayadh: October 27, 2025

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