Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria

Summary of cost of living in Algiers

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 259,877 Dinar
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 116,027 Dinar
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Algiers
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 700 Dinar
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 695 Dinar
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 457 Dinar
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 111 Dinar
12 eggs, large 246 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 117 Dinar
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 608 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 396 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 83 Dinar
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 442 Dinar
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 2,449 Dinar
2 liters of coca-cola 138 Dinar
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 49 Dinar
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 93,919 Dinar
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 43,724 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 6,607 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 52,839 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 28,163 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 4,831 Dinar
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,687 Dinar
40” flat screen tv 51,115 Dinar
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 21,722 Dinar
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 750 Dinar
Hourly rate for cleaning help 570 Dinar
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 5,477 Dinar
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 7,772 Dinar
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 13,820 Dinar
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 10,176 Dinar
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 3,997,660 Dinar
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 43 Dinar
Monthly ticket public transport 1,358 Dinar
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 858 Dinar
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 562 Dinar
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 414 Dinar
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,908 Dinar
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 306 Dinar
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 505 Dinar
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 284 Dinar
4 rolls of toilet paper 164 Dinar
Tube of toothpaste 280 Dinar
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 534 Dinar
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 2,355 Dinar
2 tickets to the movies 1,302 Dinar
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,867 Dinar
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 5,826 Dinar
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 867 Dinar
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 296 Dinar
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 474 Dinar
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 72,557 Dinar
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 11 Dinar
1 month of gym membership in business district 3,886 Dinar
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 363 Dinar
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 92 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: April 24, 2025

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