What is the cost of living in Algiers?

The cost of living in Algiers is 85.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 14.4). Groceries are 67.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately DZD 21,989 per month. Local purchasing power index is 37.9 (NYC = 100).

🇩🇿 Algeria · #540 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Algiers?

Q: Should I move to Algiers?

Algiers, Algeria has a cost of living 85.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 14.4). It is ranked #540 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 37.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

85.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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vs NYC

DZD 21,989

1-BR, city centre

37.9

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Algiers

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

14.4 Very affordable

Rent

4.5 Very affordable

Groceries

32.1 Very affordable

Restaurants

20.8 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

37.9 Weak

Rent in Algiers

1-BR, city centre DZD 21,989/mo

1-BR, outside centre DZD 17,413/mo

3-BR, city centre DZD 59,014/mo

3-BR, outside centre DZD 32,232/mo

Save by going outside centre 21% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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