MigrantoCost of living in Algeria
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Algeria
Spending runs from DZD 10,500 a month in the poorest fifth to DZD 63,400 in the richest
Per person, whole country
DZD 24,800
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
DZD 10,500richest 20%
DZD 63,400
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Key facts
The cost of living in Algeria in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 88% of countries. A basket that costs DZD 134,000 at world-middle prices costs DZD 89,900 here.
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs DZD 89,900 here against DZD 95,100 in Tunisia, the closest on price.
How living costs in Algeria compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Algeria against other countries
Cheaper than 88% of countries
Where Algeria sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs DZD 134,000 at world-middle prices costs DZD 89,900 here.
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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DZD 10,500/mo
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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 standard of living in Algeria?
By spending, Algeria ranks #128 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about DZD 24,800 a month, the poorest 20% about DZD 10,500 and the richest 20% about DZD 63,400. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Algeria?
Algeria uses the Algerian Dinar (DZD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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