Cost of Living Comparison Between Morocco and Algeria Cost of Living Comparison Between Morocco and Algeria

😐 Solo nomad: Morocco is 19.5% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 29.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Morocco is 14.8% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 21.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.31 MAD 39.2
$2.67 DZD 345
61.42%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$27.65 MAD 251
$23.22 DZD 3,004
19.08%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.66 MAD 60.6
$4.19 DZD 542
58.95%
Cappuccino
$1.81 MAD 16.5
$0.88 DZD 113
105.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 MAD 5.35
$0.62 DZD 79.8
-4.84%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.39 MAD 3.58
$0.22 DZD 28.29
77.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.35 MAD 30.46
$1.53 DZD 198
118.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.8 MAD 34.55
$2.38 DZD 307
59.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.86 MAD 7.86
$0.94 DZD 122
-8.51%
White Bread (500g)
$0.57 MAD 5.16
$0.17 DZD 21.94
235.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.84 MAD 16.71
$1.59 DZD 206
15.72%
Eggs
$2.01 MAD 18.28
$1.78 DZD 230
12.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.45 MAD 95.1
$8.74 DZD 1,131
19.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.02 MAD 54.7
$4.93 DZD 638
22.11%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.66 MAD 97
$16.44 DZD 2,127
-35.16%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 MAD 13.2
$3.17 DZD 410
-54.26%
Banana (1kg)
$1.32 MAD 12.04
$3.15 DZD 407
-58.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.82 MAD 7.43
$1.74 DZD 225
-52.87%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.85 MAD 7.77
$0.78 DZD 101
8.97%
Potato (1kg)
$0.77 MAD 7.04
$0.6 DZD 77.8
28.33%
Onion (1kg)
$0.72 MAD 6.59
$0.47 DZD 61.4
53.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.48 MAD 4.35
$0.6 DZD 77.4
-20.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 MAD 5.83
$0.33 DZD 43.12
93.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.2 MAD 38.23
$2.72 DZD 352
54.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.75 MAD 70.5
$9.28 DZD 1,201
-16.49%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.46 MAD 22.34
$1.6 DZD 207
53.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 MAD 24.71
$2.07 DZD 267
31.40%
🚌 Getting Around
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.53 MAD 4.79
$0.22 DZD 28.3
140.91%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$22.11 MAD 201
$11.88 DZD 1,537
86.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.74 MAD 6.71
$1.17 DZD 152
-36.75%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 MAD 6.11
$0.38 DZD 48.73
76.32%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.4 MAD 49.14
$4.74 DZD 614
13.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 MAD 14.04
$0.37 DZD 47.51
316.22%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.8K MAD 344.1K
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
4.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.5K MAD 268.1K
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
-16.40%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.94 MAD 372
$40.92 DZD 5,294
0.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.29 MAD 103
$10.22 DZD 1,323
10.47%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.07 MAD 355
$20.37 DZD 2,635
91.80%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.1 MAD 228
$20.63 DZD 2,669
21.67%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.13 MAD 219
$7.26 DZD 940
232.37%
Cinema Ticket
$6.52 MAD 59.3
$4.53 DZD 587
43.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$112 MAD 1,018
$78 DZD 10.1K
43.65%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,397 MAD 30.9K
$2,746 DZD 355.2K
23.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$39.92 MAD 363
$36.71 DZD 4,749
8.74%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$44.5 MAD 405
$45.8 DZD 5,925
-2.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.4 MAD 777
$70.4 DZD 9,108
21.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.9 MAD 645
$73.6 DZD 9,524
-3.64%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$376 MAD 3,418
$168 DZD 21.8K
123.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$209 MAD 1,896
$109 DZD 14K
92.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$712 MAD 6,476
$293 DZD 38K
142.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$396 MAD 3,597
$194 DZD 25K
104.29%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,429 MAD 13K
$1,189 DZD 153.8K
20.25%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$889 MAD 8,088
$755 DZD 97.7K
17.77%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Morocco
Algeria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$455 MAD 4,133
$317 DZD 41.1K
43.21%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.98
6.09
-18.23%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Morocco: October 29, 2025

Last update for Algeria: October 28, 2025

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