Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Algeria Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Algeria

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 148.3% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 368.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 156.5% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 305.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Algeria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$2.80 DZD 369
613.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$22.84 DZD 3,005
226.88%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$4.21 DZD 554
170.78%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$0.86 DZD 113
524.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.58 DZD 75.9
353.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.22 DZD 28.93
836.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$1.52 DZD 201
288.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$2.38 DZD 313
194.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Algeria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$0.94 DZD 124
15.96%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.18 DZD 23.66
1872.22%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.60 DZD 210
195.63%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$1.77 DZD 233
142.94%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$8.47 DZD 1,114
53.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$5.03 DZD 661
142.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$16.19 DZD 2,130
1.05%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$3.14 DZD 413
65.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$3.18 DZD 418
-46.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.72 DZD 227
166.86%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$0.83 DZD 109
498.80%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$0.57 DZD 75.1
422.81%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.47 DZD 62.2
546.81%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.64 DZD 83.9
253.12%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.33 DZD 43.45
557.58%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$2.84 DZD 373
246.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$9.54 DZD 1,255
59.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.58 DZD 208
20.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$2.07 DZD 273
72.95%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Algeria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.22 DZD 28.92
1031.82%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$11.54 DZD 1,519
472.88%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$1.14 DZD 149
235.09%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.37 DZD 48.98
381.08%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$4.97 DZD 654
493.16%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$0.33 DZD 44.04
175.76%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$35.0K DZD 4.6M
-15.68%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$34.2K DZD 4.5M
-23.59%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Algeria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$42.48 DZD 5,589
385.45%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$10.19 DZD 1,341
458.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$20.53 DZD 2,700
254.41%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Algeria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$20.02 DZD 2,634
125.92%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$7.27 DZD 956
200.41%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$4.51 DZD 593
205.76%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Algeria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$78.9 DZD 10.4K
1616.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$2,803 DZD 368.7K
704.61%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Algeria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$36.25 DZD 4,769
41.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$45.59 DZD 5,997
-7.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$70.0 DZD 9,208
26.62%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$75.9 DZD 9,981
51.51%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Algeria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$169 DZD 22.2K
945.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$110 DZD 14.5K
1198.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$296 DZD 38.9K
855.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$197 DZD 25.9K
1099.56%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$1,197 DZD 157.5K
183.21%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$751 DZD 98.9K
247.91%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Algeria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$304 DZD 40.1K
1320.81%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.09
6.90%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Algeria: March 1, 2026

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