Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Sidi Bel Abbes Cost of Living Comparison Between Algiers and Sidi Bel Abbes

😐 Solo nomad: Algiers is 2.8% more expensive than Sidi Bel Abbes without rent, and 10.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Algiers is 1.4% more expensive than Sidi Bel Abbes without rent, and 12.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.11 DZD 405
$3.27 DZD 426
-4.89%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.92 DZD 3,119
$21.45 DZD 2,797
11.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.64 DZD 604
$3.95 DZD 515
17.47%
Cappuccino
$1.00 DZD 130
$0.37 DZD 48.48
170.27%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 DZD 75.5
$0.66 DZD 85.6
-12.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.37
$0.29 DZD 38.13
-27.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 DZD 247
$2.00 DZD 260
-5.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 306
$2.44 DZD 318
-4.10%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 DZD 131
$0.99 DZD 129
2.02%
White Bread (500g)
$0.15 DZD 19.97
$0.08 DZD 10.34
87.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 DZD 229
$1.55 DZD 202
13.55%
Eggs
$1.85 DZD 241
$1.87 DZD 243
-1.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.02 DZD 1,177
$9.18 DZD 1,197
-1.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.41 DZD 706
$5.40 DZD 704
0.19%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.26 DZD 2,120
$16.54 DZD 2,157
-1.69%
Apples (1kg)
$3.05 DZD 398
$3.06 DZD 399
-0.33%
Banana (1kg)
$2.90 DZD 379
$2.88 DZD 376
0.69%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 DZD 232
$1.75 DZD 229
1.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZD 118
$0.73 DZD 95.5
24.66%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 77.4
$0.59 DZD 77.4
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Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZD 59.5
$0.50 DZD 64.6
-8.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 DZD 88.5
$0.65 DZD 84.9
4.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.35
$0.34 DZD 44.98
-11.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.69 DZD 351
$2.82 DZD 368
-4.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 DZD 936
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZD 175
$1.33 DZD 174
0.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 DZD 269
$2.18 DZD 284
-5.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 DZD 43.10
$0.22 DZD 28.26
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.53 DZD 1,504
$17.24 DZD 2,248
-33.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZD 86.1
$0.74 DZD 96.3
-10.81%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 DZD 43.78
$0.36 DZD 47.31
-5.56%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.67 DZD 740
$5.39 DZD 703
5.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 47.63
$0.36 DZD 47.03
2.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
$32.3K DZD 4.2M
11.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
$33.0K DZD 4.3M
3.64%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.83 DZD 5,324
$40.94 DZD 5,339
-0.27%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.25 DZD 1,206
$9.55 DZD 1,246
-3.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.72 DZD 2,310
$17.16 DZD 2,238
3.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.28 DZD 3,297
$17.99 DZD 2,346
40.52%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.13 DZD 3,016
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Cinema Ticket
$6.25 DZD 816
$5.43 DZD 708
15.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
$95.6 DZD 12.5K
-2.37%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,548 DZD 462.7K
$3,559 DZD 464.1K
-0.29%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZD 4,728
$37.47 DZD 4,887
-3.23%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 DZD 5,999
$44.99 DZD 5,867
2.24%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZD 9,719
$76.5 DZD 9,974
-2.55%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
$76.0 DZD 9,905
1.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$221 DZD 28.8K
$195 DZD 25.5K
13.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 DZD 20.1K
$113 DZD 14.7K
36.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$431 DZD 56.2K
$275 DZD 35.9K
56.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 DZD 33.7K
$185 DZD 24.2K
39.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,518 DZD 328.3K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,373 DZD 179.0K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Algiers
Sidi Bel Abbes
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$333 DZD 43.4K
$366 DZD 47.7K
-8.94%
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 Sidi Bel Abbes: March 1, 2026

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