Cost of Living in Algeria
Summary of cost of living in Algeria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,687.8 (€1,440.7), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $456.5 (€389.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Algeria is, on average, 60.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Algeria is, on average, 91.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €2.17 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €20.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €3.41 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €1.20 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €0.75 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €0.53 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €0.23 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €0.82 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €0.13 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.55 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €1.48 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €3.41 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €1.78 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.12 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.24 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.23 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.66 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €0.32 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.24 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.20 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €0.56 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.28 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €8.03 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.35 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.72 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €2.40 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.17 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €6.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €0.64 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €4.13 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €0.30 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €27,303.77 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €29,769.03 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €34.36 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €8.98 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €16.83 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €16.47 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €7.93 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €4.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €71.68 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €2,887.18 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €31.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.39 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €57.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €65.11 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €129.68 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €87.34 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €229.16 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €154.47 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €89.92 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €57.52 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €264.20 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.03 | |
Prices in Algeria
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Last update: 12 May 2026
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Last update: 12 May 2026
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