Capital city, Algeria
Cost of living in Algiers
How much a month costs in Algiers
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $971–1,640 (DA130,000–220,000).
Prices in Algiers
Typical 2026 ranges in DZD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DZD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DA60,000–150,000 | $448–1,120 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DA35,000–80,000 | $261–598 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DA9,000–25,000 | $67–187 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DA350–800 | $2.6–6.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DA1,800–4,500 | $13–34 |
| Cappuccino | DA150–350 | $1.1–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DA350–800 | $2.6–6.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DA40–70 | $0.30–0.52 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DA400–900 | $3.0–6.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | DA4,000–9,000 | $30–67 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DA1,000–3,000 | $7–22 |
Value for money: 54/100
A value score of 54/100 means Algiers gives more quality of life per dollar than 53% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Algiers
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Algiers?
About $448–672 on a lean budget, $971–1,640 for a comfortable month and $2,240–3,740 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Algiers?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DA60,000–150,000 ($448–1,120) a month in the center and DA35,000–80,000 ($261–598) outside it.
How much does food cost in Algiers?
A local meal is DA350–800 ($2.6–6.0); a mid-range restaurant is DA1,800–4,500 ($13–34) per person.
Is Algeria expensive?
Prices in Algeria are about 33% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.