Cost of Living Comparison Between Mostaganem and Algiers Cost of Living Comparison Between Mostaganem and Algiers

🙂 Solo nomad: Mostaganem is 10.7% cheaper than Algiers without rent, and 7.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mostaganem is 4.2% more expensive than Algiers without rent, and 10% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 DZD 401
$3.15 DZD 408
-1.59%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.09 DZD 3,116
$24.08 DZD 3,115
0.04%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.87 DZD 501
$4.86 DZD 628
-20.37%
Cappuccino
$1.03 DZD 133
$1.02 DZD 132
0.98%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.6 DZD 78.1
$0.57 DZD 73.9
5.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 DZD 29.76
$0.23 DZD 29.79
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.94 DZD 251
$1.93 DZD 250
0.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.36 DZD 305
$2.42 DZD 313
-2.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.81 DZD 104
$1.01 DZD 130
-19.80%
White Bread (500g)
$0.14 DZD 18.15
$0.13 DZD 16.86
7.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.36 DZD 176
$1.74 DZD 225
-21.84%
Eggs
$1.85 DZD 239
$1.82 DZD 235
1.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.21 DZD 803
$8.87 DZD 1,148
-29.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.27 DZD 553
$5.4 DZD 698
-20.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.48 DZD 2,131
$16.46 DZD 2,130
0.12%
Apples (1kg)
$3.08 DZD 398
$3.16 DZD 409
-2.53%
Banana (1kg)
$2.95 DZD 382
$2.93 DZD 379
0.68%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.6 DZD 207
$1.79 DZD 231
-10.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.58 DZD 75.5
$0.9 DZD 117
-35.56%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 DZD 76.4
$0.63 DZD 81.8
-6.35%
Onion (1kg)
$0.47 DZD 60.2
$0.49 DZD 63.9
-4.08%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.73 DZD 94.1
$0.72 DZD 93.6
1.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 DZD 39.15
$0.3 DZD 39.18
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.6 DZD 337
$2.79 DZD 361
-6.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.99 DZD 904
$7.19 DZD 930
-2.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.34 DZD 174
$1.3 DZD 168
3.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 DZD 279
$2.17 DZD 281
-0.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.17 DZD 22.31
$0.31 DZD 39.99
-45.16%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.08 DZD 2,209
$11.63 DZD 1,504
46.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.25 DZD 31.98
$0.65 DZD 83.7
-61.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.36 DZD 47
$0.33 DZD 43.02
9.09%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.66 DZD 732
$5.45 DZD 706
3.85%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.3 DZD 38.17
$0.36 DZD 46.81
-16.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.2K DZD 4.7M
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
2.42%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33K DZD 4.3M
$33.1K DZD 4.3M
-0.14%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.37 DZD 5,223
$40.39 DZD 5,225
-0.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.04 DZD 1,041
$9.17 DZD 1,186
-12.32%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$16.98 DZD 2,197
$17.65 DZD 2,283
-3.80%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.11 DZD 2,989
$24.76 DZD 3,203
-6.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$22.83 DZD 2,953
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.31 DZD 817
$6.27 DZD 812
0.64%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.9 DZD 12K
$93.4 DZD 12.1K
-0.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,544 DZD 458.4K
$3,588 DZD 464.2K
-1.25%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.12 DZD 4,803
$36.58 DZD 4,732
1.48%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.82 DZD 5,928
$45.69 DZD 5,911
0.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.2 DZD 9,600
$75.7 DZD 9,787
-1.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.8 DZD 9,934
$77.6 DZD 10K
-1.03%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$193 DZD 24.9K
$218 DZD 28.2K
-11.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$117 DZD 15.1K
$152 DZD 19.6K
-22.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$271 DZD 35K
$433 DZD 56.1K
-37.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$185 DZD 24K
$265 DZD 34.3K
-30.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,607 DZD 207.9K
$2,145 DZD 277.5K
-25.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$927 DZD 119.9K
$1,309 DZD 169.4K
-29.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Mostaganem
Algiers
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$238 DZD 30.8K
$361 DZD 46.7K
-34.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.42
5.42
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Last update for Mostaganem: October 28, 2025

Last update for Algiers: October 29, 2025

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