Cost of Living Comparison Between Guelma and Algiers Cost of Living Comparison Between Guelma and Algiers

🙂 Solo nomad: Guelma is 11.3% cheaper than Algiers without rent, and 4.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Guelma is 0.9% more expensive than Algiers without rent, and 9.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.12 DZD 411
$3.11 DZD 409
0.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.76 DZD 3,126
$23.92 DZD 3,146
-0.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.85 DZD 507
$4.64 DZD 610
-17.03%
Cappuccino
$0.72 DZD 94.8
$1.00 DZD 131
-28.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 DZD 80.7
$0.58 DZD 76.2
5.17%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 DZD 27.50
$0.21 DZD 27.62
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.92 DZD 253
$1.89 DZD 249
1.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.31 DZD 304
$2.34 DZD 308
-1.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 DZD 134
$1.01 DZD 132
0.99%
White Bread (500g)
$0.14 DZD 18.21
$0.15 DZD 20.15
-6.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 DZD 207
$1.76 DZD 231
-10.80%
Eggs
$1.81 DZD 238
$1.85 DZD 243
-2.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.87 DZD 1,167
$9.02 DZD 1,187
-1.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.44 DZD 716
$5.41 DZD 712
0.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.76 DZD 2,205
$16.26 DZD 2,139
3.08%
Apples (1kg)
$3.06 DZD 402
$3.05 DZD 402
0.33%
Banana (1kg)
$2.98 DZD 391
$2.90 DZD 382
2.76%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.72 DZD 226
$1.78 DZD 234
-3.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.74 DZD 97.1
$0.91 DZD 119
-18.68%
Potato (1kg)
$0.58 DZD 76.6
$0.59 DZD 78.1
-1.69%
Onion (1kg)
$0.46 DZD 61.0
$0.46 DZD 60.0
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 DZD 79.7
$0.68 DZD 89.3
-10.29%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 39.89
$0.30 DZD 39.70
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.67 DZD 351
$2.69 DZD 355
-0.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.47 DZD 1,246
$7.18 DZD 945
31.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.29 DZD 169
$1.34 DZD 177
-3.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10 DZD 277
$2.06 DZD 272
1.94%
🚌 Getting Around
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 DZD 30.12
$0.33 DZD 43.48
-30.30%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.11 DZD 2,252
$11.53 DZD 1,518
48.40%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.67 DZD 87.5
$0.66 DZD 86.9
1.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 DZD 48.32
$0.34 DZD 44.17
8.82%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.19 DZD 683
$5.67 DZD 746
-8.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.34 DZD 44.42
$0.37 DZD 48.05
-8.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.0K DZD 4.2M
$36.1K DZD 4.8M
-11.38%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.7K DZD 4.4M
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
-1.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.28 DZD 5,299
$40.83 DZD 5,371
-1.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.61 DZD 1,264
$9.25 DZD 1,217
3.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$16.78 DZD 2,208
$17.72 DZD 2,331
-5.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.15 DZD 3,045
$25.28 DZD 3,326
-8.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$23.13 DZD 3,043
-
Cinema Ticket
$5.46 DZD 718
$6.25 DZD 823
-12.64%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.3 DZD 12.3K
$93.4 DZD 12.3K
-0.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,558 DZD 468.1K
$3,548 DZD 466.8K
0.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.26 DZD 4,770
$36.26 DZD 4,770
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.20 DZD 5,946
$46.00 DZD 6,052
-1.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.8 DZD 9,841
$74.5 DZD 9,805
0.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.7 DZD 9,962
$77.5 DZD 10.2K
-2.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$195 DZD 25.7K
$221 DZD 29.1K
-11.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$114 DZD 15.1K
$154 DZD 20.3K
-25.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$278 DZD 36.5K
$431 DZD 56.7K
-35.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$184 DZD 24.2K
$259 DZD 34.0K
-28.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$563 DZD 74.1K
$2,518 DZD 331.2K
-77.64%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$394 DZD 51.8K
$1,373 DZD 180.6K
-71.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Guelma
Algiers
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$321 DZD 42.3K
$333 DZD 43.8K
-3.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Guelma: March 1, 2026

Last update for Algiers: March 1, 2026

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