Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Lakhdaria Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Lakhdaria

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Algiers is 12.5% more expensive than Lakhdaria without rent, and 8.6% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Algiers is 9.2% more expensive than Lakhdaria without rent, and 13.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZDĀ 409
$3.08 DZDĀ 405
0.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZDĀ 3,146
$23.46 DZDĀ 3,086
1.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZDĀ 610
$4.61 DZDĀ 607
0.65%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZDĀ 131
$1.00 DZDĀ 131
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZDĀ 76.2
$0.45 DZDĀ 59.7
28.89%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZDĀ 27.62
$0.19 DZDĀ 24.91
10.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZDĀ 249
$1.99 DZDĀ 262
-5.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZDĀ 308
$2.42 DZDĀ 318
-3.31%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZDĀ 132
$0.99 DZDĀ 131
2.02%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZDĀ 20.15
$0.11 DZDĀ 14.14
36.36%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZDĀ 231
$1.83 DZDĀ 241
-3.83%
Eggs
$1.85 DZDĀ 243
$1.88 DZDĀ 247
-1.60%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZDĀ 1,187
$9.20 DZDĀ 1,210
-1.96%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZDĀ 712
$5.50 DZDĀ 723
-1.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZDĀ 2,139
$16.83 DZDĀ 2,214
-3.39%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZDĀ 402
$3.08 DZDĀ 405
-0.97%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZDĀ 382
$2.81 DZDĀ 370
3.20%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZDĀ 234
$1.77 DZDĀ 233
0.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZDĀ 119
$0.60 DZDĀ 79.0
51.67%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZDĀ 78.1
$0.41 DZDĀ 54.5
43.90%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZDĀ 60.0
$0.50 DZDĀ 65.5
-8.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZDĀ 89.3
$0.49 DZDĀ 64.2
38.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZDĀ 39.70
$0.25 DZDĀ 32.99
20.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZDĀ 355
$1.61 DZDĀ 212
67.08%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZDĀ 945
$6.87 DZDĀ 903
4.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZDĀ 177
$1.31 DZDĀ 172
2.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZDĀ 272
$2.07 DZDĀ 272
-0.48%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZDĀ 43.48
$0.25 DZDĀ 33.04
32.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZDĀ 1,518
$17.19 DZDĀ 2,262
-32.93%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZDĀ 86.9
$0.71 DZDĀ 92.8
-7.04%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZDĀ 44.17
$0.15 DZDĀ 19.18
126.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZDĀ 746
$2.43 DZDĀ 320
133.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZDĀ 48.05
$0.34 DZDĀ 44.68
8.82%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZDĀ 4.8M
$36.5K DZDĀ 4.8M
-0.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZDĀ 4.5M
$34.0K DZDĀ 4.5M
0.59%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZDĀ 5,371
$40.05 DZDĀ 5,268
1.95%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZDĀ 1,217
$9.21 DZDĀ 1,212
0.43%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZDĀ 2,331
$17.49 DZDĀ 2,301
1.32%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZDĀ 3,326
$23.20 DZDĀ 3,052
8.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZDĀ 3,043
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Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZDĀ 823
$6.04 DZDĀ 795
3.48%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZDĀ 12.3K
$95.4 DZDĀ 12.6K
-2.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZDĀ 466.8K
$3,612 DZDĀ 475.3K
-1.78%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZDĀ 4,770
$22.32 DZDĀ 2,936
62.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZDĀ 6,052
$44.97 DZDĀ 5,916
2.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZDĀ 9,805
$34.88 DZDĀ 4,589
113.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZDĀ 10.2K
$77.4 DZDĀ 10.2K
0.10%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZDĀ 29.1K
$194 DZDĀ 25.5K
13.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZDĀ 20.3K
$116 DZDĀ 15.2K
33.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZDĀ 56.7K
$275 DZDĀ 36.1K
57.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZDĀ 34.0K
$183 DZDĀ 24.1K
40.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZDĀ 331.2K
$942 DZDĀ 124.0K
167.17%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZDĀ 180.6K
$627 DZDĀ 82.5K
118.89%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Lakhdaria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZDĀ 43.8K
$305 DZDĀ 40.2K
9.01%
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 Lakhdaria: March 1, 2026

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