Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Mostaganem Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Mostaganem

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 4.9% more expensive than Mostaganem without rent, and 11.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 18.3% more expensive than Mostaganem without rent, and 11.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZD 406
$3.22 DZD 421
-3.42%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZD 3,130
$23.75 DZD 3,109
0.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZD 607
$3.88 DZD 508
19.59%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZD 130
$1.00 DZD 131
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZD 75.8
$0.58 DZD 75.6
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.47
$0.21 DZD 27.43
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZD 248
$1.94 DZD 254
-2.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 307
$2.42 DZD 316
-3.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 132
$0.78 DZD 102
29.49%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZD 20.04
$0.13 DZD 17.54
15.38%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZD 230
$1.32 DZD 172
33.33%
Eggs
$1.85 DZD 242
$1.81 DZD 237
2.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZD 1,181
$6.09 DZD 797
48.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZD 708
$4.15 DZD 543
30.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZD 2,128
$16.54 DZD 2,165
-1.69%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZD 400
$3.09 DZD 404
-1.29%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZD 380
$2.95 DZD 385
-1.69%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZD 233
$1.60 DZD 210
11.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZD 119
$0.58 DZD 76.4
56.90%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 77.7
$0.60 DZD 78.0
-1.67%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZD 59.7
$0.49 DZD 64.5
-6.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZD 88.8
$0.67 DZD 88.3
1.49%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.49
$0.28 DZD 36.12
7.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZD 353
$2.61 DZD 342
3.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZD 940
$7.12 DZD 932
0.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZD 176
$1.36 DZD 178
-1.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZD 270
$2.09 DZD 273
-1.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZD 43.26
$0.18 DZD 23.77
83.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZD 1,510
$17.17 DZD 2,247
-32.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZD 86.5
$0.27 DZD 35.49
144.44%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZD 43.94
$0.34 DZD 43.85
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZD 742
$5.40 DZD 707
5.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 47.80
$0.32 DZD 42.53
15.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
$36.2K DZD 4.7M
-0.26%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
$33.4K DZD 4.4M
2.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZD 5,343
$40.61 DZD 5,316
0.54%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZD 1,210
$8.10 DZD 1,060
14.20%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZD 2,319
$16.73 DZD 2,189
5.92%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZD 3,309
$22.92 DZD 3,000
10.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZD 3,027
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Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZD 819
$6.31 DZD 825
-0.95%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
-0.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZD 464.4K
$3,560 DZD 466.0K
-0.34%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZD 4,745
$37.18 DZD 4,866
-2.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZD 6,021
$45.91 DZD 6,009
0.20%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZD 9,754
$76.3 DZD 9,980
-2.27%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
$75.8 DZD 9,923
2.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZD 28.9K
$196 DZD 25.7K
12.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZD 20.2K
$117 DZD 15.3K
31.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZD 56.4K
$273 DZD 35.7K
58.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZD 33.8K
$182 DZD 23.9K
41.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZD 329.5K
$943 DZD 123.4K
167.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZD 179.6K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Mostaganem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZD 43.6K
$243 DZD 31.8K
37.10%
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 Mostaganem: March 2, 2026

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