Travel budget and cost of living in Algeria how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Algeria
Algeria: calculate your travel budget
Algeria: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Algeria for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 57 for 2 ppl.
- $ 4 per person
- $ 1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 933* (118930 DZD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 79 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.2 per person
- $ 2.8 per person
- $ 4.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 1572* (200522 DZD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 109 for 2 ppl.
- $ 14 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
- $ 9.3 per person
Total budget:
$ 2339* (298382 DZD)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Algeria in 2020
Cost of living: Algeria VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Algeria in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Algeria by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Algeria compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Algeria | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 21% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Algiers |
| Biskra | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Biskra |
| Sétif | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Sétif |
| Oran | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Oran |
| Skikda | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Skikda |
| Jijel | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Jijel |
Local prices in Algeria by expense type
Algeria: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Algeria costs 71% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 2.4/person
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 7.8/person
($ 4.7 to $ 21)
($ 4.7 to $ 21)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 3.5/person
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 0.6/cup
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Algeria: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Algeria costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 112 to $ 112)
($ 112 to $ 112)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 49 to $ 98)
($ 49 to $ 98)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 77 to $ 110)
($ 77 to $ 110)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 103 to $ 144)
($ 103 to $ 144)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 195/night
($ 181 to $ 208)
($ 181 to $ 208)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 112/month
($ 112 to $ 112)
($ 112 to $ 112)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 98/month
($ 79 to $ 122)
($ 79 to $ 122)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 137/month
($ 107 to $ 167)
($ 107 to $ 167)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 55/month
($ 55 to $ 55)
($ 55 to $ 55)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 225/month
($ 165 to $ 302)
($ 165 to $ 302)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Algeria: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Algeria costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.1/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)
95% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 5.9/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 14)
($ 2.4 to $ 14)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.3)
($ 2.7 to $ 6.3)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Oranges
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 0.5/salad
($ 0.1 to $ 1)
($ 0.1 to $ 1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 11/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 15)
($ 7.4 to $ 15)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Algeria: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Algeria costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
92% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 12/month
($ 6.3 to $ 21)
($ 6.3 to $ 21)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 34/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 103)
($ 20 to $ 103)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Algeria: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Algeria costs 74% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 40/month
($ 24 to $ 72)
($ 24 to $ 72)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 42/month
($ 13 to $ 119)
($ 13 to $ 119)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 183/month
($ 119 to $ 315)
($ 119 to $ 315)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1375Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 120/month
($ 79 to $ 198)
($ 79 to $ 198)
89% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1099Flat (centre)
$ 309/month
($ 198 to $ 629)
($ 198 to $ 629)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2203Flat (suburbs)
$ 205/month
($ 143 to $ 315)
($ 143 to $ 315)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1741Gym
$ 18/month
($ 9.4 to $ 33)
($ 9.4 to $ 33)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 66/month
($ 33 to $ 119)
($ 33 to $ 119)
93% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 952Private primary school
$ 1973/yr
($ 942 to $ 5101)
($ 942 to $ 5101)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16573Algeria: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Algeria costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 3 to $ 7.9)
($ 3 to $ 7.9)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 10.6/hr
($ 10.6 to $ 16)
($ 10.6 to $ 16)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Algeria: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Algeria costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 36
($ 21 to $ 72)
($ 21 to $ 72)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 45
($ 21 to $ 64)
($ 21 to $ 64)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 69
($ 33 to $ 110)
($ 33 to $ 110)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 73
($ 33 to $ 158)
($ 33 to $ 158)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98Plane ticket budget
Montreal → Algiers
$ 790
(fair price: $ 677)
(fair price: $ 677)
London → Oran
$ 397
(fair price: $ 305)
(fair price: $ 305)
London → Algiers
$ 315
(fair price: $ 241)
(fair price: $ 241)
New York City → Algiers
$ 788
(fair price: $ 676)
(fair price: $ 676)
Dublin → Algiers
$ 376
(fair price: $ 303)
(fair price: $ 303)
Edinburgh → Algiers
$ 407
(fair price: $ 337)
(fair price: $ 337)
Manchester → Algiers
$ 358
(fair price: $ 286)
(fair price: $ 286)
Toronto (Ontario) → Algiers
$ 823
(fair price: $ 740)
(fair price: $ 740)
Manchester → Oran
$ 395
(fair price: $ 327)
(fair price: $ 327)
Montreal → Oran
$ 1096
(fair price: $ 929)
(fair price: $ 929)
Dublin → Oran
$ 429
(fair price: $ 354)
(fair price: $ 354)
Los Angeles → Algiers
$ 977
(fair price: $ 832)
(fair price: $ 832)
Sydney → Algiers
$ 1486
(fair price: $ 1334)
(fair price: $ 1334)
New York City → Oran
$ 952
(fair price: $ 783)
(fair price: $ 783)
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About the information on the cost of living in Algeria
The information about the cost of living in Algeria shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Algeria updated on 14-09-2020.