Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Guelma Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Guelma

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 12.8% more expensive than Guelma without rent, and 4.4% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Algiers is 0.9% cheaper than Guelma without rent, and 10.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZD 409
$3.12 DZD 411
-0.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZD 3,146
$23.76 DZD 3,126
0.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZD 610
$3.85 DZD 507
20.52%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZD 131
$0.72 DZD 94.8
38.89%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZD 76.2
$0.61 DZD 80.7
-4.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.62
$0.21 DZD 27.50
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZD 249
$1.92 DZD 253
-1.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 308
$2.31 DZD 304
1.30%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 132
$1.02 DZD 134
-0.98%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZD 20.15
$0.14 DZD 18.21
7.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZD 231
$1.57 DZD 207
12.10%
Eggs
$1.85 DZD 243
$1.81 DZD 238
2.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZD 1,187
$8.87 DZD 1,167
1.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZD 712
$5.44 DZD 716
-0.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZD 2,139
$16.76 DZD 2,205
-2.98%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZD 402
$3.06 DZD 402
-0.33%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZD 382
$2.98 DZD 391
-2.68%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZD 234
$1.72 DZD 226
3.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZD 119
$0.74 DZD 97.1
22.97%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 78.1
$0.58 DZD 76.6
1.72%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZD 60.0
$0.46 DZD 61.0
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZD 89.3
$0.61 DZD 79.7
11.48%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.70
$0.30 DZD 39.89
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZD 355
$2.67 DZD 351
0.75%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZD 945
$9.47 DZD 1,246
-24.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZD 177
$1.29 DZD 169
3.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZD 272
$2.10 DZD 277
-1.90%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZD 43.48
$0.23 DZD 30.12
43.48%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZD 1,518
$17.11 DZD 2,252
-32.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZD 86.9
$0.67 DZD 87.5
-1.49%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZD 44.17
$0.37 DZD 48.32
-8.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZD 746
$5.19 DZD 683
9.25%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 48.05
$0.34 DZD 44.42
8.82%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZD 4.8M
$32.0K DZD 4.2M
12.84%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
$33.7K DZD 4.4M
1.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZD 5,371
$40.28 DZD 5,299
1.37%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZD 1,217
$9.61 DZD 1,264
-3.75%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZD 2,331
$16.78 DZD 2,208
5.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZD 3,326
$23.15 DZD 3,045
9.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZD 3,043
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZD 823
$5.46 DZD 718
14.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.3K
$93.3 DZD 12.3K
0.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZD 466.8K
$3,558 DZD 468.1K
-0.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZD 4,770
$36.26 DZD 4,770
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZD 6,052
$45.20 DZD 5,946
1.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZD 9,805
$74.8 DZD 9,841
-0.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZD 10.2K
$75.7 DZD 9,962
2.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZD 29.1K
$195 DZD 25.7K
13.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZD 20.3K
$114 DZD 15.1K
34.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZD 56.7K
$278 DZD 36.5K
55.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZD 34.0K
$184 DZD 24.2K
40.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZD 331.2K
$563 DZD 74.1K
347.28%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZD 180.6K
$394 DZD 51.8K
248.48%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Guelma
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZD 43.8K
$321 DZD 42.3K
3.61%
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 Guelma: March 1, 2026

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