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

Koszty Utrzymania w Algiers

Very affordable: tańsze niż 93.4% miast na świecie

Pozycja #540 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 6.4% miast na świecie

Very affordable

Koszty utrzymania

Very affordable

Czynsz

Very affordable

Artykuły spożywcze

Weak

Siła nabywcza

Niższy indeks = bardziej przystępne

Ceny wynajmu w Algiers

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	DZD 21,989/mo ≈ $163	DZD 17,413/mo ≈ $129	21%
3 pokoje	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