Cost of living in Algiers, Algeria

Summary of cost of living in Algiers

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 268,587 Dinar
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 131,084 Dinar
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Algiers
Current as of May 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 1,308 Dinar
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 512 Dinar
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 371 Dinar
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 108 Dinar
12 eggs, large 186 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 100 Dinar
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 390 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 331 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 72 Dinar
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 186 Dinar
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 2,137 Dinar
2 liters of coca-cola 158 Dinar
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 46 Dinar
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 106,754 Dinar
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 61,671 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 7,358 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 72,621 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 39,814 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 5,559 Dinar
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 3,188 Dinar
40” flat screen tv 43,148 Dinar
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 22,842 Dinar
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 733 Dinar
Hourly rate for cleaning help 628 Dinar
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 8,604 Dinar
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 6,004 Dinar
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 11,502 Dinar
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 13,742 Dinar
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 3,712,600 Dinar
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 42 Dinar
Monthly ticket public transport 1,677 Dinar
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 1,082 Dinar
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 305 Dinar
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 406 Dinar
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,789 Dinar
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 565 Dinar
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 439 Dinar
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 316 Dinar
4 rolls of toilet paper 192 Dinar
Tube of toothpaste 196 Dinar
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 447 Dinar
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 2,808 Dinar
2 tickets to the movies 786 Dinar
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,316 Dinar
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 4,348 Dinar
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 1,485 Dinar
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 318 Dinar
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 569 Dinar
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 57,038 Dinar
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 10 Dinar
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,953 Dinar
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 321 Dinar
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 133 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: May 27, 2022

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