How expensive is Algiers compared to other cities?

Algiers ranks #538 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 93.1% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 4.5 and local purchasing power is 37.9.

What is the average rent in Algiers?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Algiers city centre costs approximately DZD 21,989 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to DZD 17,413 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around DZD 59,014.

Is Algiers affordable to live in?

Algiers is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are very affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇩🇿 Algeria · 2026

Coste de Vida en Algiers

Very affordable: más barato que el 93.1% de las ciudades del mundo

Posición #538 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 6.8% de las ciudades del mundo

Very affordable

Coste de Vida

Very affordable

Alquiler

Very affordable

Supermercado

Weak

Poder Adquisitivo

Índice más bajo = más asequible

Precios de Alquiler en Algiers

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	DZD 21,989/mo ≈ $164	DZD 17,413/mo ≈ $130	21%
3 Dormitorios	DZD 59,014/mo ≈ $441	DZD 32,232/mo ≈ $241	45%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

Algiers has a cost of living index of 14.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

14.8

Index

Sources

5.0

Gap between sources