Moving to Austria from Algeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Algeria to Austria, you would find that Austria is 4.8 times more expensive than Algeria overall. A DZD9,972,869 salary in Algeria would need to be roughly €152,749 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 75°F in Algiers, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Algeria to Austria.

What does your salary buy?

DZD9,972,869 €152,749

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 6.8 times more

Groceries

pay 4.1 times more

Transportation

pay 4.4 times more

Housing

pay 6.1 times more

Childcare

pay 6.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 DZD = 0.0066 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Algeria to Austria, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
239 ↓ 17% vs 2022

people moved from Algeria to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
AT
55.1

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria 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

DZ
48.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
AT
6.3t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though Austria 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

DZ
10.5
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Algeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
AT
$64,600

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DZ
78.0 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
AT
3.2

Austria generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in education spending.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Vienna
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Algiers Vienna
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Algeria

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Austria than Algeria?

No — Austria is on average about 133% more expensive than Algeria. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €38,187 in Austria on a DZD9,972,869 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Austria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Austria has 29.6 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 Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Algeria?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ AT
Population 44,178,884 8,913,088
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112