Algiers, Alger, Algeria · Population 3,004,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Algeria average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | د.ج679 ($5.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | د.ج2,718 ($20.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | د.ج204 ($1.52) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | د.ج15,399 ($115) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | د.ج2,491 ($18.59) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | د.ج6,567 ($49.01) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | د.ج1,902 ($14.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | د.ج1,902 ($14.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | د.ج498 ($3.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ج29,947 ($223) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | د.ج20,833 ($155) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ج62,499 ($466) | per month |
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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د.ج53,072 ($396) / moAlgiers 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.