Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Setif Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Setif

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 36.8% more expensive than Setif without rent, and 44.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 24% more expensive than Setif without rent, and 39.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZDĀ 406
$2.27 DZDĀ 297
37.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZDĀ 3,127
$16.14 DZDĀ 2,110
48.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZDĀ 606
$3.99 DZDĀ 522
16.29%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZDĀ 130
$0.63 DZDĀ 82.2
58.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZDĀ 75.7
$0.57 DZDĀ 75.0
1.75%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZDĀ 27.45
$0.23 DZDĀ 30.17
-8.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZDĀ 248
$1.41 DZDĀ 184
34.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZDĀ 306
$2.18 DZDĀ 284
7.34%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZDĀ 132
$0.71 DZDĀ 92.4
42.25%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZDĀ 20.02
$0.15 DZDĀ 19.13
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZDĀ 229
$1.06 DZDĀ 139
66.04%
Eggs
$1.85 DZDĀ 241
$1.80 DZDĀ 236
2.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZDĀ 1,180
$6.44 DZDĀ 842
40.06%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZDĀ 708
$5.33 DZDĀ 697
1.50%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZDĀ 2,126
$14.41 DZDĀ 1,884
12.84%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZDĀ 399
$2.80 DZDĀ 366
8.93%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZDĀ 380
$2.84 DZDĀ 371
2.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZDĀ 232
$1.50 DZDĀ 196
18.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZDĀ 118
$0.82 DZDĀ 107
10.98%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZDĀ 77.6
$0.56 DZDĀ 73.6
5.36%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZDĀ 59.7
$0.50 DZDĀ 65.0
-8.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZDĀ 88.7
$0.48 DZDĀ 63.2
41.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZDĀ 39.45
$0.30 DZDĀ 39.55
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZDĀ 352
$2.74 DZDĀ 358
-1.82%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZDĀ 939
$5.46 DZDĀ 714
31.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZDĀ 176
$1.30 DZDĀ 169
3.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZDĀ 270
$2.04 DZDĀ 267
0.98%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Setif
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZDĀ 43.21
$0.15 DZDĀ 20.13
120.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZDĀ 1,508
$5.71 DZDĀ 746
101.93%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZDĀ 86.4
$0.65 DZDĀ 85.2
1.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZDĀ 43.89
$0.34 DZDĀ 44.05
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZDĀ 742
$5.08 DZDĀ 664
11.61%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZDĀ 47.76
$0.37 DZDĀ 47.90
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZDĀ 4.7M
$28.6K DZDĀ 3.7M
26.33%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZDĀ 4.5M
$20.9K DZDĀ 2.7M
63.43%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZDĀ 5,338
$39.04 DZDĀ 5,105
4.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZDĀ 1,209
$9.41 DZDĀ 1,231
-1.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZDĀ 2,316
$12.94 DZDĀ 1,692
36.94%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZDĀ 3,305
$18.42 DZDĀ 2,409
37.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZDĀ 3,024
$5.64 DZDĀ 737
310.11%
Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZDĀ 818
$5.72 DZDĀ 748
9.27%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZDĀ 12.2K
$93.2 DZDĀ 12.2K
0.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZDĀ 463.9K
$3,608 DZDĀ 471.8K
-1.67%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZDĀ 4,741
$24.61 DZDĀ 3,218
47.34%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZDĀ 6,015
$26.94 DZDĀ 3,522
70.75%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZDĀ 9,745
$44.39 DZDĀ 5,804
67.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZDĀ 10.1K
$55.3 DZDĀ 7,224
40.20%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Setif
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZDĀ 28.9K
$76.8 DZDĀ 10.0K
187.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZDĀ 20.2K
$56.9 DZDĀ 7,440
171.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZDĀ 56.4K
$181 DZDĀ 23.7K
137.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZDĀ 33.8K
$152 DZDĀ 19.8K
70.54%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZDĀ 329.2K
$966 DZDĀ 126.3K
160.67%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZDĀ 179.5K
$385 DZDĀ 50.3K
256.70%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Setif
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZDĀ 43.5K
$306 DZDĀ 40.1K
8.65%
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 Setif: March 2, 2026

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