Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and M'Sila Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and M'Sila

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 8.3% more expensive than M'Sila without rent, and 19.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 24.9% more expensive than M'Sila without rent, and 28% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZD 406
$1.97 DZD 257
57.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZD 3,130
$19.10 DZD 2,499
25.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZD 607
$3.85 DZD 504
20.52%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZD 130
$0.37 DZD 49.05
170.27%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZD 75.8
$0.53 DZD 69.4
9.43%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.47
$0.19 DZD 25.42
10.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZD 248
$1.92 DZD 251
-1.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 307
$2.40 DZD 314
-2.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 132
$0.87 DZD 114
16.09%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZD 20.04
$0.13 DZD 16.51
15.38%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZD 230
$1.49 DZD 194
18.12%
Eggs
$1.85 DZD 242
$1.48 DZD 193
25.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZD 1,181
$3.07 DZD 402
193.81%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZD 708
$5.43 DZD 711
-0.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZD 2,128
$9.61 DZD 1,257
69.20%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZD 400
$3.06 DZD 401
-0.33%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZD 380
$2.80 DZD 366
3.57%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZD 233
$1.78 DZD 233
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZD 119
$0.58 DZD 76.3
56.90%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 77.7
$0.49 DZD 63.7
20.41%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZD 59.7
$0.31 DZD 41.22
48.39%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZD 88.8
$0.14 DZD 17.73
385.71%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.49
$0.30 DZD 39.44
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZD 353
$2.72 DZD 356
-1.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZD 940
$7.09 DZD 927
1.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZD 176
$1.28 DZD 168
4.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZD 270
$2.09 DZD 274
-1.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZD 43.26
$0.25 DZD 32.98
32.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZD 1,510
$17.32 DZD 2,267
-33.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZD 86.5
$0.71 DZD 93.3
-7.04%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZD 43.94
$0.36 DZD 47.48
-5.56%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZD 742
$5.44 DZD 712
4.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 47.80
$0.35 DZD 46.15
5.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
2.38%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
$33.5K DZD 4.4M
2.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZD 5,343
$23.74 DZD 3,106
71.99%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZD 1,210
$7.97 DZD 1,043
16.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZD 2,319
$17.91 DZD 2,344
-1.06%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZD 3,309
$23.02 DZD 3,013
9.82%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZD 3,027
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-
Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZD 819
$6.23 DZD 816
0.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
$95.8 DZD 12.5K
-2.53%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZD 464.4K
$3,597 DZD 470.7K
-1.34%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZD 4,745
$36.47 DZD 4,774
-0.58%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZD 6,021
$45.13 DZD 5,906
1.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZD 9,754
$74.7 DZD 9,775
-0.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
-0.09%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZD 28.9K
$197 DZD 25.8K
11.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZD 20.2K
$114 DZD 15.0K
34.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZD 56.4K
$277 DZD 36.3K
55.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZD 33.8K
$183 DZD 24.0K
40.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZD 329.5K
$434 DZD 56.8K
480.45%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZD 179.6K
$654 DZD 85.6K
109.85%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
M'Sila
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZD 43.6K
$255 DZD 33.3K
30.73%
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 M'Sila: March 1, 2026

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