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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 159.6% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 372.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 154% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 305.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Algeria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$2.67 DZD 345
661.42%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$23.22 DZD 3,004
220.28%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$4.19 DZD 542
174.22%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$0.88 DZD 113
478.41%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.62 DZD 79.8
309.68%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.22 DZD 28.29
859.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.53 DZD 198
298.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$2.38 DZD 307
198.32%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Algeria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.94 DZD 122
14.89%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.17 DZD 21.94
2076.47%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.59 DZD 206
192.45%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$1.78 DZD 230
136.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$8.74 DZD 1,131
45.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$4.93 DZD 638
148.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$16.44 DZD 2,127
-2.19%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$3.17 DZD 410
70.66%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$3.15 DZD 407
-45.08%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$1.74 DZD 225
151.15%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$0.78 DZD 101
533.33%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$0.6 DZD 77.8
380.00%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$0.47 DZD 61.4
553.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.6 DZD 77.4
275.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.33 DZD 43.12
569.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$2.72 DZD 352
270.96%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$9.28 DZD 1,201
58.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.6 DZD 207
19.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$2.07 DZD 267
71.01%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Algeria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.22 DZD 28.3
1063.64%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$11.88 DZD 1,537
437.46%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$1.17 DZD 152
225.64%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.38 DZD 48.73
365.79%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$4.74 DZD 614
541.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$0.37 DZD 47.51
154.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$36.1K DZD 4.7M
-17.05%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$35.3K DZD 4.6M
-26.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Algeria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$40.92 DZD 5,294
409.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$10.22 DZD 1,323
466.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$20.37 DZD 2,635
248.99%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Algeria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$20.63 DZD 2,669
122.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$7.26 DZD 940
206.47%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$4.53 DZD 587
212.14%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Algeria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$78 DZD 10.1K
1661.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$2,746 DZD 355.2K
714.09%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Algeria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$36.71 DZD 4,749
40.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$45.8 DZD 5,925
-8.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$70.4 DZD 9,108
25.45%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$73.6 DZD 9,524
51.58%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Algeria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$168 DZD 21.8K
928.25%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$109 DZD 14K
1231.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$293 DZD 38K
870.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$194 DZD 25K
1121.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,189 DZD 153.8K
173.01%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$755 DZD 97.7K
253.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Algeria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$317 DZD 41.1K
1258.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.09
6.90%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Algeria: October 28, 2025

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