Algeria
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Algeria

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Cities tracked
8
Local currency
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Algeria

About Algeria

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$293
Family of 4 / mo
$737
Internet
13.46Mbps
Interest rate
3%
Inflation
4.89%
Population
45.61M

Algeria is a beautiful country located in North Africa. It is the largest country on the continent and is known for its stunning landscapes, which include the Sahara Desert, mountains, and a long coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. Algeria has a rich history that dates back to ancient times, with influences from many cultures, including the Berbers, Romans, and Arabs.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $91.95
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $39
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $51.3
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $81.74

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.05
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $332.93

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.61
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $2.36
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $1.89
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.25
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $0.73

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $2.84
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $18.93
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $4.25

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $13.45
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $2.89
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.95
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $1.49
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.85
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.85
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $0.46
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $0.68
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.32
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $7.57
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $2.84
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $5.04

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $117.92
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $199.82
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $134.24
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $340.03
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $219.04
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $70.02

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $21.2
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $14
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $4.74
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $69.09
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $2,636

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $0.91
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $0.95
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $30,279
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $4.74
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $11.36
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $30,060
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.23

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $49.63
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $54.32
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