Cost of Living Comparison Between Batna and Souk Ahras Cost of Living Comparison Between Batna and Souk Ahras

😐 Solo nomad: Batna is 28.3% more expensive than Souk Ahras without rent, and 13.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Batna is 2% more expensive than Souk Ahras without rent, and 12.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.28 DZD 298
$2.36 DZD 309
-3.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$11.78 DZD 1,542
$10.74 DZD 1,406
9.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.85 DZD 373
$3.97 DZD 520
-28.21%
Cappuccino
$1.18 DZD 154
$0.66 DZD 86.9
78.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 DZD 79.1
$0.50 DZD 65.3
20.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 DZD 57.8
$0.21 DZD 27.44
109.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 DZD 257
$1.91 DZD 250
2.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 DZD 157
$2.34 DZD 306
-48.72%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.72 DZD 94.5
$0.81 DZD 106
-11.11%
White Bread (500g)
$0.22 DZD 29.23
$0.23 DZD 29.86
-4.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.32 DZD 172
$1.26 DZD 164
4.76%
Eggs
$1.70 DZD 223
$1.90 DZD 249
-10.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.83 DZD 1,025
$3.42 DZD 447
128.95%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.21 DZD 682
$2.91 DZD 381
79.04%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.63 DZD 2,046
$16.76 DZD 2,194
-6.74%
Apples (1kg)
$3.19 DZD 418
$1.48 DZD 193
115.54%
Banana (1kg)
$3.22 DZD 422
$2.96 DZD 388
8.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.14 DZD 149
$1.21 DZD 158
-5.79%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.01 DZD 132
$1.17 DZD 154
-13.68%
Potato (1kg)
$0.63 DZD 82.5
$0.40 DZD 52.7
57.50%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 DZD 64.1
$0.39 DZD 50.7
25.64%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 DZD 90.1
$0.23 DZD 30.08
200.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.75
$0.27 DZD 35.27
11.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.74 DZD 359
$2.19 DZD 286
25.11%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.94 DZD 2,609
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.50 DZD 327
$1.33 DZD 174
87.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 DZD 281
$2.08 DZD 272
2.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.18 DZD 24.05
$0.17 DZD 22.55
5.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$15.63 DZD 2,046
$17.67 DZD 2,313
-11.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.65 DZD 85.4
$0.69 DZD 91.0
-5.80%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 DZD 47.90
$0.47 DZD 61.8
-21.28%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.83 DZD 1,025
$5.31 DZD 695
47.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.33 DZD 43.46
$0.33 DZD 43.69
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.8K DZD 4.4M
$32.8K DZD 4.3M
2.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.0K DZD 4.7M
$34.0K DZD 4.4M
5.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$21.83 DZD 2,857
$40.65 DZD 5,320
-46.30%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.63 DZD 2,307
$9.31 DZD 1,219
89.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.24 DZD 3,827
$19.62 DZD 2,568
49.03%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$18.50 DZD 2,421
$11.89 DZD 1,556
55.59%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$3.03 DZD 397
$4.04 DZD 529
-25.00%
Cinema Ticket
$4.04 DZD 529
$5.46 DZD 715
-26.01%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$62.2 DZD 8,134
$92.5 DZD 12.1K
-32.77%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,506 DZD 328.0K
$3,550 DZD 464.6K
-29.40%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$31.06 DZD 4,065
$30.74 DZD 4,024
1.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$53.7 DZD 7,034
$46.38 DZD 6,070
15.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$117 DZD 15.3K
$78.4 DZD 10.3K
48.95%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$66.4 DZD 8,686
$81.4 DZD 10.7K
-18.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$107 DZD 14.0K
$197 DZD 25.8K
-45.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$71.0 DZD 9,290
$116 DZD 15.2K
-38.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$213 DZD 27.9K
$304 DZD 39.8K
-29.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$142 DZD 18.6K
$177 DZD 23.2K
-19.76%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$502 DZD 65.7K
$314 DZD 41.1K
59.88%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$196 DZD 25.7K
$279 DZD 36.5K
-29.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Batna
Souk Ahras
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$303 DZD 39.7K
$298 DZD 39.0K
1.72%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Batna: March 2, 2026

Last update for Souk Ahras: March 2, 2026

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