Algiers travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Algiers

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Algiers for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 55 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.8 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 929* (125188 DZD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1791* (241346 DZD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 101 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2350* (316736 DZD)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Algiers compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Algiers in 2024 is 56% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Algiers in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Algiers by expense type

Restaurant budget in Algiers

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Algiers is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 1 to $ 7.1)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 11/person
($ 7.2 to $ 26)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.3/person
($ 3.5 to $ 5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.9/cup
($ 0.3 to $ 2.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Algiers

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Algiers is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 56 to $ 268)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 41 to $ 171)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 48 to $ 199)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 71 to $ 190)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 115 to $ 214)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 55/month
($ 55 to $ 260)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 116/month
($ 66 to $ 206)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 117/month
($ 43 to $ 236)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 51/month
($ 44 to $ 56)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 165/month
($ 62 to $ 360)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Algiers

On average, the price of supermarket food in Algiers is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.1/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.7)

96% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 7.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.9)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Algiers

On average, the price of transport in Algiers is 77% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.3/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 23/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 40)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Algiers

On average, budget for leisure activities in Algiers is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.5/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 11 to $ 18)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Algiers

On average, shopping budget in Algiers is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 3.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 36
($ 18 to $ 70)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 22 to $ 86)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Algiers
Montreal → Algiers
Montreal → Algiers
$ 958
(fair price: $ 772)
London → Algiers
London → Algiers
London → Algiers
$ 307
(fair price: $ 231)
Manchester → Algiers
Manchester → Algiers
Manchester → Algiers
$ 391
(fair price: $ 254)
New York City → Algiers
New York City → Algiers
New York City → Algiers
$ 863
(fair price: $ 686)
Dublin → Algiers
Dublin → Algiers
Dublin → Algiers
$ 376
(fair price: $ 259)
Edinburgh → Algiers
Edinburgh → Algiers
Edinburgh → Algiers
$ 421
(fair price: $ 290)

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About this information on the cost of living in Algiers

The information about the cost of living in Algiers shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Algiers was updated on 12-11-2024.

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