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Cost of Living in Algiers

Algiers, Alger, Algeria · Population 3,004,000 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Algeria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ج66,125 ($493)
Couple, monthlyد.ج118,221 ($882)
Family of four, monthlyد.ج153,717 ($1,147)

Estimated Prices in Algiers

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ج679 ($5.07)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ج2,718 ($20.28)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ج204 ($1.52)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ج15,399 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ج2,491 ($18.59)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ج6,567 ($49.01)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ج1,902 ($14.20)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ج1,902 ($14.20)per month
Cinema ticketد.ج498 ($3.72)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ج29,947 ($223)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ج20,833 ($155)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ج62,499 ($466)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Algiers is د.ج60,970 ($455) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ج66,125 ($493) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ج85,963 ($642) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ج20,833 ($155)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Algeria

Oran

Oran · pop. 920,000

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Blida

Blida · pop. 520,000

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Constantine

Constantine · pop. 465,138

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Batna

Batna · pop. 290,645

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Sétif

Sétif · pop. 288,461

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

El Khroub

Constantine · pop. 279,812

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Djelfa

Djelfa · pop. 265,833

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Annaba

Annaba · pop. 257,359

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Living in Algiers

Algiers is the capital and one of the key cities in Algeria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ج66,125 ($493), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ج20,833 ($155) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ج153,717 ($1,147) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ج118,221 ($882) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Algiers is د.ج60,970 ($455). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ج85,963 ($642) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Algiers expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ج66,125 ($493) per month in Algiers including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Algeria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Algiers?
A net salary of around د.ج85,963 ($642) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Algiers with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Algiers is د.ج60,970 ($455).
How much is rent in Algiers?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ج29,947 ($223) per month in the city centre and د.ج20,833 ($155) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ج62,499 ($466).
Is Algiers cheaper than Algeria on average?
No — Algiers is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Algeria average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Algiers?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ج15,399 ($115) in Algiers. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ج679 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ج204 ($2).
How do transport costs in Algiers compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Algiers is estimated at د.ج2,491 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Algiers are estimates based on Algeria national averages adjusted for city size (population 3,004,000) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.