How expensive is Algiers compared to other cities?

Algiers ranks #540 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 93.4% 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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Algiers

Very affordable: goedkoper dan 93.4% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #540 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 6.4% van de steden wereldwijd

Very affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Very affordable

Boodschappen

Weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Algiers

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	DZD 21,989/mo ≈ $163	DZD 17,413/mo ≈ $129	21%
3-Kamer	DZD 59,014/mo ≈ $439	DZD 32,232/mo ≈ $240	45%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

Algiers has a cost of living index of 14.4 (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.

14.4

Index

Sources

5.9

Gap between sources