Is the cost of living in Algeria high?

"The cost of living in Algeria is generally moderately priced and affordable for the majority of citizens. The capital city, Algiers, tends to cost more than the rest of the nation with the cost of living running around 15% higher than the average in the rest of Algeria. The average rent price for a 1-bedroom apartment in Algiers ranges from around $445 - $690 while a 2 bedroom ranges from around $639 - $1,078. The cost of eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Algeria averages around $8.50 per person," explained one expat living in Algeria.