Cost of Living Comparison Between Blida and Algiers Cost of Living Comparison Between Blida and Algiers

😐 Solo nomad: Blida is 6.8% more expensive than Algiers without rent, and 5.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Blida is 4.5% more expensive than Algiers without rent, and 7.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.22 DZDĀ 420
$3.11 DZDĀ 406
3.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.99 DZDĀ 1,830
$23.92 DZDĀ 3,127
-41.51%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.08 DZDĀ 272
$4.64 DZDĀ 606
-55.17%
Cappuccino
$1.03 DZDĀ 135
$1.00 DZDĀ 130
3.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 DZDĀ 78.6
$0.58 DZDĀ 75.7
3.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZDĀ 27.41
$0.21 DZDĀ 27.45
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.01 DZDĀ 262
$1.89 DZDĀ 248
6.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 DZDĀ 312
$2.34 DZDĀ 306
1.71%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.99 DZDĀ 130
$1.01 DZDĀ 132
-1.98%
White Bread (500g)
$0.13 DZDĀ 17.19
$0.15 DZDĀ 20.02
-13.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 DZDĀ 228
$1.76 DZDĀ 229
-1.14%
Eggs
$1.78 DZDĀ 233
$1.85 DZDĀ 241
-3.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.15 DZDĀ 1,196
$9.02 DZDĀ 1,180
1.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.85 DZDĀ 634
$5.41 DZDĀ 708
-10.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.64 DZDĀ 2,176
$16.26 DZDĀ 2,126
2.34%
Apples (1kg)
$3.11 DZDĀ 406
$3.05 DZDĀ 399
1.97%
Banana (1kg)
$2.72 DZDĀ 355
$2.90 DZDĀ 380
-6.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.77 DZDĀ 231
$1.78 DZDĀ 232
-0.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.92 DZDĀ 121
$0.91 DZDĀ 118
1.10%
Potato (1kg)
$0.57 DZDĀ 74.0
$0.59 DZDĀ 77.6
-3.39%
Onion (1kg)
$0.40 DZDĀ 52.3
$0.46 DZDĀ 59.7
-13.04%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 DZDĀ 94.5
$0.68 DZDĀ 88.7
5.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZDĀ 39.33
$0.30 DZDĀ 39.45
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.81 DZDĀ 367
$2.69 DZDĀ 352
4.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.94 DZDĀ 907
$7.18 DZDĀ 939
-3.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.29 DZDĀ 169
$1.34 DZDĀ 176
-3.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 DZDĀ 284
$2.06 DZDĀ 270
5.34%
🚌 Getting Around
Blida
Algiers
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.19 DZDĀ 25.04
$0.33 DZDĀ 43.21
-42.42%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.61 DZDĀ 2,302
$11.53 DZDĀ 1,508
52.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.66 DZDĀ 86.2
$0.66 DZDĀ 86.4
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.36 DZDĀ 47.42
$0.34 DZDĀ 43.89
5.88%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.63 DZDĀ 736
$5.67 DZDĀ 742
-0.71%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.34 DZDĀ 44.30
$0.37 DZDĀ 47.76
-8.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.1K DZDĀ 4.7M
$36.1K DZDĀ 4.7M
-0.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.7K DZDĀ 4.4M
$34.2K DZDĀ 4.5M
-1.42%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.76 DZDĀ 5,329
$40.83 DZDĀ 5,338
-0.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.13 DZDĀ 1,193
$9.25 DZDĀ 1,209
-1.30%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.60 DZDĀ 2,301
$17.72 DZDĀ 2,316
-0.68%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$14.32 DZDĀ 1,873
$25.28 DZDĀ 3,305
-43.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$23.13 DZDĀ 3,024
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.07 DZDĀ 794
$6.25 DZDĀ 818
-2.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$94.8 DZDĀ 12.4K
$93.4 DZDĀ 12.2K
1.54%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,670 DZDĀ 479.8K
$3,548 DZDĀ 463.9K
3.42%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.24 DZDĀ 4,738
$36.26 DZDĀ 4,741
-0.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.68 DZDĀ 5,057
$46.00 DZDĀ 6,015
-15.91%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 DZDĀ 9,735
$74.5 DZDĀ 9,745
-0.11%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.5 DZDĀ 10.1K
$77.5 DZDĀ 10.1K
0.04%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Blida
Algiers
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$190 DZDĀ 24.9K
$221 DZDĀ 28.9K
-13.87%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$122 DZDĀ 16.0K
$154 DZDĀ 20.2K
-20.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$370 DZDĀ 48.4K
$431 DZDĀ 56.4K
-14.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$277 DZDĀ 36.2K
$259 DZDĀ 33.8K
7.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,583 DZDĀ 207.0K
$2,518 DZDĀ 329.2K
-37.11%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,227 DZDĀ 291.2K
$1,373 DZDĀ 179.5K
62.28%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Blida
Algiers
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$264 DZDĀ 34.5K
$333 DZDĀ 43.5K
-20.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Blida: March 2, 2026

Last update for Algiers: March 1, 2026

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