MigrantoCost of living in Algeria
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
DZD 24,800
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
DZD 10,500richest 20%
DZD 63,400
Algeria is an oil-and-gas country that holds down the price of the basics on purpose — fuel and bread stay cheap because the state keeps them that way. Step outside those props and an import bill and a tightly managed currency push other costs up, leaving it among the dearer places in its region. How well you live ranges fairly widely, depending on what you earn and how much of your spending falls on the cheap, subsidized side.
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Cost of living in Algeria
DZD 10,500/mo
vs DZD 107,000 in your country
Take-home
DZD 23,900
vs DZD 160,000 in your country
Potential savings
DZD 13,400
more than in your country
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How living costs in Algeria compare
Within Africa, Algeria reads as one of the more expensive places to live, even with the staples kept low — a large, partly closed economy sets prices above much of the continent. Against the world it's another story: by almost any wealthy country's measure, daily life here stays inexpensive.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Algeria?
A typical person in Algeria spends about DZD 24,800 a month — around DZD 298,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Algeria in US dollars?
The cost of living in Algeria is about $186 a month, or roughly $2,232 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Algeria?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about DZD 10,500 a month per person, a typical one around DZD 24,800, and a comfortable life around DZD 35,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Algeria enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about DZD 24,800 a month, while the average take-home pay in Algeria is about DZD 67,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Algeria.
Is Algeria an expensive country to live in?
No. Algeria is more expensive than 31% of countries worldwide and ranks 11th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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