🇩🇿Cost of Living in Algiers

Algeria · Population: 3,900,000 · Cost Index: 32/100

Cost of Living in Algiers

Algeria · Africa

Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, perched along the Mediterranean coast with a blend of French colonial and Ottoman architecture. The city offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to European cities while providing access to vibrant markets and a rich cultural heritage.

3,900,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $650 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $325.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$280.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$170.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$520.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$330.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.61

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$3.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$18.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$4.50

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.75

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.25

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.10

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.50

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.80

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.40

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.80

Transportation

Avg: $2.69

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$12.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.20

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.60

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.35

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.30

Utilities

Avg: $28.33

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$55.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$8.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$22.00

Healthcare

Avg: $10.00

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$10.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$15.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $8.18

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$25.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$3.50

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.20

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $40.67

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$40.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$22.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$60.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: DZD
Language: Arabic/French
Cost Index: 32/100
Safety Index: 48/100
Quality of Life: 42/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.