Moving to Greece from Algeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Algeria to Greece, you would find that Greece is 3.0 times more expensive than Algeria overall. A DZD10,000,000 salary in Algeria would need to be roughly €201,000 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Is Greece cheaper than Algeria?

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

Restaurants

pay 3.7 times more

Groceries

pay 2.0 times more

Transportation

pay 3.1 times more

Housing

pay 4.5 times more

Childcare

pay 90.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 DZD = 0.0066 EUR (October 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.

What salary do you need in Greece?

What does your salary buy?

DZD10,000,000 → €201,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
407 ↓ 63% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.2
GR
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
16.6
GR
65.8

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DZ
48.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
GR
5.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
13.3
GR
44.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
144.8%
GR
20.3%

Greece performs significantly better than Algeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.6%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$6,051
GR
$26,948

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DZ
76.5 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.5
GR
3.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2018), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Greece vs Algeria

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Athens
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Algiers Athens
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Can you move from Algeria to Greece?

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

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Greece 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 Greece than Algeria?

No — Greece is on average about 203% more expensive than Algeria. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €50,250 in Greece on a DZD10,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 44.7 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 Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Algeria?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 16.6 in Algeria. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ GR
Population 47,435,312 10,413,962
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112