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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 161.7% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 368.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 155.9% more expensive than Algeria without rent, and 302.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Algeria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$2.79 DZD 363
624.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$23.33 DZD 3,036
224.35%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$4.28 DZD 557
167.99%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$0.87 DZD 113
489.66%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.61 DZD 79.5
327.87%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.22 DZD 28.46
872.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$1.59 DZD 207
288.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$2.29 DZD 298
208.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Algeria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.02 DZD 133
5.88%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$0.14 DZD 18.66
2571.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.63 DZD 211
180.37%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$1.78 DZD 232
135.96%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$8.61 DZD 1,121
51.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$5.19 DZD 676
134.68%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$16.57 DZD 2,156
-2.60%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$3.32 DZD 432
59.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$3.06 DZD 398
-43.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.79 DZD 232
156.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$0.84 DZD 109
490.48%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$0.57 DZD 74.2
426.32%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.50 DZD 65.3
508.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.62 DZD 80.9
251.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.31 DZD 39.92
606.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$2.71 DZD 352
274.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$9.70 DZD 1,262
56.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.54 DZD 201
29.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$2.11 DZD 274
75.83%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Algeria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.24 DZD 31.24
933.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$11.63 DZD 1,513
449.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.18 DZD 153
212.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$0.37 DZD 48.45
375.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$4.71 DZD 613
538.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$0.33 DZD 43.42
190.91%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$34.9K DZD 4.5M
-13.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$34.7K DZD 4.5M
-24.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Algeria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$41.85 DZD 5,444
395.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$10.23 DZD 1,331
457.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$20.04 DZD 2,607
256.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Algeria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$20.58 DZD 2,677
123.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$7.61 DZD 991
192.38%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$4.76 DZD 619
196.85%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Algeria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$77.5 DZD 10.1K
1686.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$2,784 DZD 362.2K
697.89%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Algeria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$36.87 DZD 4,797
41.31%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$45.67 DZD 5,942
-6.88%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$70.5 DZD 9,175
27.52%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$75.0 DZD 9,757
52.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Algeria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$168 DZD 21.9K
935.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$112 DZD 14.5K
1171.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$294 DZD 38.3K
859.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$191 DZD 24.8K
1142.54%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$1,224 DZD 159.2K
172.73%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$801 DZD 104.2K
226.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Algeria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$313 DZD 40.7K
1252.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.09
6.90%

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

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Algeria: January 11, 2026

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