Cost of Living Comparison Between Laghouat and Algiers Cost of Living Comparison Between Laghouat and Algiers

😐 Solo nomad: Laghouat is 6.6% more expensive than Algiers without rent, and 10.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Laghouat is 0.5% more expensive than Algiers without rent, and 15.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.72 DZD 356
$3.11 DZD 406
-12.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$20.98 DZD 2,746
$23.92 DZD 3,130
-12.29%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.66 DZD 610
$4.64 DZD 607
0.43%
Cappuccino
$1.02 DZD 134
$1.00 DZD 130
2.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 DZD 85.2
$0.58 DZD 75.8
12.07%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.16 DZD 21.57
$0.21 DZD 27.47
-23.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 DZD 257
$1.89 DZD 248
3.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.34 DZD 307
$2.34 DZD 307
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.03 DZD 135
$1.01 DZD 132
1.98%
White Bread (500g)
$0.33 DZD 42.85
$0.15 DZD 20.04
120.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.50 DZD 328
$1.76 DZD 230
42.05%
Eggs
$1.90 DZD 249
$1.85 DZD 242
2.70%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.62 DZD 474
$9.02 DZD 1,181
-59.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.68 DZD 875
$5.41 DZD 708
23.48%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.88 DZD 2,209
$16.26 DZD 2,128
3.81%
Apples (1kg)
$4.36 DZD 571
$3.05 DZD 400
42.95%
Banana (1kg)
$3.79 DZD 496
$2.90 DZD 380
30.69%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.72 DZD 225
$1.78 DZD 233
-3.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.15 DZD 150
$0.91 DZD 119
26.37%
Potato (1kg)
$0.69 DZD 89.8
$0.59 DZD 77.7
16.95%
Onion (1kg)
$0.67 DZD 87.1
$0.46 DZD 59.7
45.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.71 DZD 93.1
$0.68 DZD 88.8
4.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30 DZD 38.81
$0.30 DZD 39.49
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.29 DZD 300
$2.69 DZD 353
-14.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.88 DZD 1,555
$7.18 DZD 940
65.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.36 DZD 178
$1.34 DZD 176
1.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 DZD 280
$2.06 DZD 270
3.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.11 DZD 14.61
$0.33 DZD 43.26
-66.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.59 DZD 2,302
$11.53 DZD 1,510
52.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.74 DZD 97.1
$0.66 DZD 86.5
12.12%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 DZD 36.16
$0.34 DZD 43.94
-17.65%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.27 DZD 821
$5.67 DZD 742
10.58%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 DZD 48.47
$0.37 DZD 47.80
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K DZD 3.9M
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
-18.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$55.3K DZD 7.2M
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
61.55%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.65 DZD 5,321
$40.83 DZD 5,343
-0.44%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.47 DZD 1,240
$9.25 DZD 1,210
2.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.34 DZD 2,531
$17.72 DZD 2,319
9.14%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$17.74 DZD 2,322
$25.28 DZD 3,309
-29.83%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$23.13 DZD 3,027
-
Cinema Ticket
$5.30 DZD 693
$6.25 DZD 819
-15.20%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$95.9 DZD 12.6K
$93.4 DZD 12.2K
2.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,614 DZD 473.0K
$3,548 DZD 464.4K
1.86%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.89 DZD 3,781
$36.26 DZD 4,745
-20.33%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.07 DZD 6,161
$46.00 DZD 6,021
2.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$56.3 DZD 7,363
$74.5 DZD 9,754
-24.51%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.1 DZD 9,169
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
-9.55%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$125 DZD 16.4K
$221 DZD 28.9K
-43.30%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$70.6 DZD 9,233
$154 DZD 20.2K
-54.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$174 DZD 22.7K
$431 DZD 56.4K
-59.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$117 DZD 15.3K
$259 DZD 33.8K
-54.92%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$444 DZD 58.1K
$2,518 DZD 329.5K
-82.36%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$305 DZD 39.9K
$1,373 DZD 179.6K
-77.78%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Laghouat
Algiers
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$371 DZD 48.6K
$333 DZD 43.6K
11.48%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Laghouat: March 1, 2026

Last update for Algiers: March 1, 2026

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