Moving to Algeria from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Algeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
DZ
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
DZ
18.3

Algeria performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
DZ
$732
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
DZ
9.9

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
DZ
48.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
DZ
4.0t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Algeria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
DZ
10.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
DZ
137.9%

Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
DZ
11.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
DZ
$15,300

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
DZ
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
DZ
19.7

Algeria performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Algiers
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 64°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 76°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
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Month Kabul Algiers
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Algeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Algeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Algeria's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.
Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Algeria passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Algeria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Algeria has 10.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Algeria safe for expats?

Algeria performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Afghanistan?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Algeria?

The official language in Algeria is Arabic. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF DZ
Population 38,346,720 44,178,884
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +213
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17