Cost of Living Comparison Between Bordj Bou Arreridj and Algiers Cost of Living Comparison Between Bordj Bou Arreridj and Algiers

🙂 Solo nomad: Bordj Bou Arreridj is 7.2% cheaper than Algiers without rent, and 16.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bordj Bou Arreridj is 11.7% cheaper than Algiers without rent, and 24% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.37 DZD 309
$3.11 DZD 405
-23.79%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$7.71 DZD 1,006
$23.92 DZD 3,119
-67.77%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.71 DZD 484
$4.64 DZD 604
-20.04%
Cappuccino
$0.45 DZD 58.1
$1.00 DZD 130
-55.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 DZD 74.6
$0.58 DZD 75.5
-1.72%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.27
$0.21 DZD 27.37
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.75 DZD 98.0
$1.89 DZD 247
-60.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 306
$2.34 DZD 306
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.03 DZD 135
$1.01 DZD 131
1.98%
White Bread (500g)
$0.08 DZD 10.46
$0.15 DZD 19.97
-46.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.81 DZD 106
$1.76 DZD 229
-53.98%
Eggs
$1.63 DZD 213
$1.85 DZD 241
-11.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.15 DZD 933
$9.02 DZD 1,177
-20.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.25 DZD 684
$5.41 DZD 706
-2.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.35 DZD 2,132
$16.26 DZD 2,120
0.55%
Apples (1kg)
$3.20 DZD 418
$3.05 DZD 398
4.92%
Banana (1kg)
$2.40 DZD 313
$2.90 DZD 379
-17.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 DZD 233
$1.78 DZD 232
0.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.91 DZD 119
$0.91 DZD 118
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Potato (1kg)
$0.64 DZD 83.4
$0.59 DZD 77.4
8.47%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 DZD 64.3
$0.46 DZD 59.5
6.52%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 DZD 94.3
$0.68 DZD 88.5
5.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.28 DZD 36.32
$0.30 DZD 39.35
-6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.73 DZD 356
$2.69 DZD 351
1.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.86 DZD 894
$7.18 DZD 936
-4.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.31 DZD 171
$1.34 DZD 175
-2.24%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 DZD 278
$2.06 DZD 269
3.40%
🚌 Getting Around
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 DZD 32.83
$0.33 DZD 43.10
-24.24%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.22 DZD 2,246
$11.53 DZD 1,504
49.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.70 DZD 91.1
$0.66 DZD 86.1
6.06%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.36 DZD 47.53
$0.34 DZD 43.78
5.88%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.43 DZD 709
$5.67 DZD 740
-4.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.33 DZD 43.40
$0.37 DZD 47.63
-10.81%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.2K DZD 4.6M
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
-2.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.5K DZD 4.4M
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
-2.13%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.43 DZD 5,402
$40.83 DZD 5,324
1.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.08 DZD 1,053
$9.25 DZD 1,206
-12.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.12 DZD 2,363
$17.72 DZD 2,310
2.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.78 DZD 1,797
$25.28 DZD 3,297
-45.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$23.13 DZD 3,016
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.11 DZD 797
$6.25 DZD 816
-2.24%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$62.0 DZD 8,080
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
-33.64%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,639 DZD 474.6K
$3,548 DZD 462.7K
2.57%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$34.91 DZD 4,553
$36.26 DZD 4,728
-3.72%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.09 DZD 5,098
$46.00 DZD 5,999
-15.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$35.90 DZD 4,681
$74.5 DZD 9,719
-51.83%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$55.9 DZD 7,291
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
-27.82%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$191 DZD 24.9K
$221 DZD 28.8K
-13.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$114 DZD 14.9K
$154 DZD 20.1K
-26.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$277 DZD 36.2K
$431 DZD 56.2K
-35.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$184 DZD 24.0K
$259 DZD 33.7K
-28.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$405 DZD 52.8K
$2,518 DZD 328.3K
-83.91%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$320 DZD 41.7K
$1,373 DZD 179.0K
-76.72%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algiers
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$348 DZD 45.4K
$333 DZD 43.4K
4.56%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Bordj Bou Arreridj: March 2, 2026

Last update for Algiers: March 1, 2026

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