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:

  • $ 47 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.8 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 816* (107772 DZD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1707* (225540 DZD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • $ 9.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2266* (299334 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 2024

Cost of living: Algeria VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Algeria in 2024 is 61% less than 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:

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
Annaba 23% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Annaba
Oran 17% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Oran
Algiers 16% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Algiers
Skikda 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Skikda
Jijel 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Jijel
Biskra 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Biskra
Mostaganem 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Mostaganem
Constantine 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Constantine
Blida 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Blida
Sétif 7% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Sétif

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Local prices in Algeria by expense type

Algeria: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Algeria costs 72% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.7/person
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 7.5 to $ 27)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.1/person
($ 3.8 to $ 5.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.8/cup
($ 0.3 to $ 2.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

77% 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)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Algeria: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Algeria costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 60/night
($ 35 to $ 126)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 45 to $ 129)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 65 to $ 138)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 63 to $ 136)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 80 to $ 146)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 60/month
($ 37 to $ 112)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 81/month
($ 54 to $ 130)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 97/month
($ 66 to $ 140)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 59/month
($ 38 to $ 104)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 125/month
($ 84 to $ 188)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Algeria: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Algeria costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.1/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.7)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 7.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Algeria: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Algeria costs 73% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

75% 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)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 30/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 59)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Algeria: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Algeria costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.9/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 7.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.3/hr
($ 1.9 to $ 16)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Algeria: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Algeria costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 19 to $ 71)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 30 to $ 78)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Algiers
Montreal → Algiers
Montreal → Algiers
$ 1042
(fair price: $ 841)
London → Algiers
London → Algiers
London → Algiers
$ 325
(fair price: $ 249)
Manchester → Algiers
Manchester → Algiers
Manchester → Algiers
$ 434
(fair price: $ 278)
New York City → Algiers
New York City → Algiers
New York City → Algiers
$ 929
(fair price: $ 734)
London → Oran
London → Oran
London → Oran
$ 446
(fair price: $ 290)
Dublin → Algiers
Dublin → Algiers
Dublin → Algiers
$ 414
(fair price: $ 283)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Algeria updated on 19-09-2024.

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