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Cost of Living in El Khroub

El Khroub, Constantine, Algeria · Population 279,812

▲ +0% vs Algeria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ج53,072 ($396)
Couple, monthlyد.ج94,631 ($706)
Family of four, monthlyد.ج122,804 ($916)

Estimated Prices in El Khroub

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ج554 ($4.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ج2,216 ($16.54)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ج166 ($1.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ج12,556 ($93.70)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ج2,031 ($15.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ج5,355 ($39.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ج1,551 ($11.58)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ج1,551 ($11.58)per month
Cinema ticketد.ج406 ($3.03)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ج23,204 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ج16,142 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ج48,426 ($361)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in El Khroub is د.ج49,714 ($371) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ج53,072 ($396) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ج68,994 ($515) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ج16,142 ($120)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Algeria

Algiers

Alger · pop. 3,004,000

د.ج66,125 ($493) / mo

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

Djelfa

Djelfa · pop. 265,833

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Annaba

Annaba · pop. 257,359

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Living in El Khroub

El Khroub is one of the key cities in Algeria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ج53,072 ($396), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ج16,142 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ج122,804 ($916) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ج94,631 ($706) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in El Khroub is د.ج49,714 ($371). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ج68,994 ($515) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Khroub expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ج53,072 ($396) per month in El Khroub including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Algeria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in El Khroub?
A net salary of around د.ج68,994 ($515) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in El Khroub with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in El Khroub is د.ج49,714 ($371).
How much is rent in El Khroub?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ج23,204 ($173) per month in the city centre and د.ج16,142 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ج48,426 ($361).
Is El Khroub cheaper than Algeria on average?
No — El Khroub is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Algeria average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in El Khroub?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ج12,556 ($94) in El Khroub. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ج554 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.ج166 ($1).
How do transport costs in El Khroub compare?
A monthly public transport pass in El Khroub is estimated at د.ج2,031 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for El Khroub are estimates based on Algeria national averages adjusted for city size (population 279,812). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.