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Cost of Living in Merouana

Merouana, Batna, Algeria · Population 76,000

▼ -6% vs Algeria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ج49,848 ($372)
Couple, monthlyد.ج88,815 ($663)
Family of four, monthlyد.ج115,192 ($860)

Estimated Prices in Merouana

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ج523 ($3.90)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ج2,090 ($15.60)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ج157 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ج11,846 ($88.40)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ج1,916 ($14.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ج5,052 ($37.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ج1,463 ($10.92)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ج1,463 ($10.92)per month
Cinema ticketد.ج383 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ج21,574 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ج15,008 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ج45,024 ($336)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Merouana is د.ج46,900 ($350) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ج49,848 ($372) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ج64,802 ($484) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ج15,008 ($112)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Algeria

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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

El Khroub

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د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Djelfa

Djelfa · pop. 265,833

د.ج53,072 ($396) / mo

Living in Merouana

Merouana is one of the key cities in Algeria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ج49,848 ($372), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ج15,008 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ج115,192 ($860) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ج88,815 ($663) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Merouana is د.ج46,900 ($350). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ج64,802 ($484) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merouana expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ج49,848 ($372) per month in Merouana including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Algeria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Merouana?
A net salary of around د.ج64,802 ($484) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Merouana with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Merouana is د.ج46,900 ($350).
How much is rent in Merouana?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ج21,574 ($161) per month in the city centre and د.ج15,008 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ج45,024 ($336).
Is Merouana cheaper than Algeria on average?
Yes — Merouana is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Algeria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Merouana?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ج11,846 ($88) in Merouana. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ج523 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.ج157 ($1).
How do transport costs in Merouana compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Merouana is estimated at د.ج1,916 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Merouana are estimates based on Algeria national averages adjusted for city size (population 76,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.