Cost of Living in Algeria in 2023-2024 (forecast)

Restaurants in Algeria

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 1.21$ 4.47$ – 6.16$
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 20.41$ 12.58$ – 46.19$
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 5.68$ 3.58$ – 6.79$
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 3.47$ 2.74$ – 6.68$
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 0.16$ 3.47$ – 6.68$
Cappuccino (regular) 1.38$ 3.22$ – 2.84$
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.5$ 3.37$ – 3.74$
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.79$ 1.18$ – 1.29$

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Milk (regular), (1 liter) 2.19$ 3.44$ – 3.03$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 0.85$ 3.07$ – 2.44$
Rice (white), (1kg) 2.19$ 2.59$ – 5.21$
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.58$ 3.97$ – 2.77$
Local Cheese (1kg) 8.91$ 5.65$ – 20.68$
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 3.53$ 3.06$ – 9$
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 15.18$ 10.69$ – 19.68$
Apples (1kg) 0.83$ 2.1$ – 5.42$
Banana (1kg) 5.98$ 2.84$ – 5.79$
Oranges (1kg) 3.46$ 1.74$ – 3.65$
Tomato (1kg) 2.29$ 3.29$ – 3.1$
Potato (1kg) 2.56$ 2.37$ – 3.88$
Onion (1kg) 2.42$ 1.22$ – 3.74$
Lettuce (1 head) 1.48$ 3.22$ – 2.88$
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.73$ 3.22$ – 2.37$
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.63$ 5.21$ – 15.73$
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.48$ 2.74$ – 5.21$
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.81$ 2.03$ – 5.95$
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 0.53$ 5.06$ – 3.8$

Transportation in Algeria

One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.82$ 1.15$ – 2.37$
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 10.59$ 7.16$ – 16.73$
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1.26$ 1.37$ – 4.47$
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 0.63$ 2.22$ – 4.1$
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3.05$ 4.21$ – 8.37$
Gasoline (1 liter) 2.32$ 3.22$ – 2.35$
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 26885.9$ 22098.35$ – 36829.26$
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 26716.07$ 20853.78$ – 33876.71$

Utilities (Monthly) in Algeria

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 40.17$ 25.1$ – 75.65$
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 13.7$ 9.37$ – 21.41$
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 28.57$ 13.78$ – 74.65$

Sports And Leisure in Algeria

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20.43$ 13.05$ – 36.14$
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 14.14$ 6.68$ – 20.41$
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 5.68$ 3.95$ – 9.37$

Childcare in Algeria

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 66.29$ 30.46$ – 149.31$
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 2202.68$ 1254.13$ – 4420.27$

Clothing And Shoes in Algeria

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 33.61$ 20.41$ – 69.29$
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) 37.42$ 20.41$ – 67.29$
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 65.06$ 35.14$ – 112.48$
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 72.57$ 34.14$ – 135.58$

Rent Per Month in Algeria

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 172.91$ 112.48$ – 297.62$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 105.4$ 76.65$ – 185.14$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 284.6$ 187.14$ – 516.58$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 183.87$ 113.48$ – 332.45$

Buy Apartment Price in Algeria

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1110.45$ 592.24$ – 2211.64$
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 650.71$ 371.27$ – 1476.09$

Salaries And Financing in Algeria

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 272.76$ 1$ – 1$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 7.59$ 7$ – 10.23$

These data are based on 3627 entries in the past 18 months from 141 different contributors.

Last update: August 2023

Our data for each country is based on all entries from all cities in that country.

Cost Of Living in Algeria in 2023

The cost of living in Algeria has been on the rise in recent years. Housing costs in major cities like Algiers are quite high, with the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment being around 112$ – 297$. Food prices have also increased, with a standard basket of groceries for a family of four now costing about 400$ per month. Transportation can take a bite out of the average household’s budget too, with bus and metro tickets costing 7$ – 16$ per ride on average. However, some costs are more affordable in Algeria, like healthcare which is heavily subsidized. The monthly energy bill for an average sized house comes out to only 25$ – 75$. While salaries have increased moderately, the overall cost of living in Algeria still remains relatively high compared to other places. People moving here should factor the rising cost of living into their budgets.

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