Moving to Philippines from Algeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Algeria to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 56.4% more expensive than Algeria overall. A DZD9,972,869 salary in Algeria would need to be roughly ₱4,826,970 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 75°F in Algiers, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

DZD9,972,869 ₱4,826,970

To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines

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

Restaurants

pay 22.0% more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 44.4% more

Housing

pay 67.9% more

Childcare

pay 88.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 42.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 DZD = 0.4637 PHP (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 Philippines, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
490 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in Philippines · UN DESA

Who's moving to Philippines?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
PH
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
PH
9.7

Algeria generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
PH
7.9

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria 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
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
PH
1.5t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though Philippines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
PH
27.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
PH
$9,700

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines 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
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
PH
22.2

Algeria generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in literacy rate.

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

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Manila
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Algiers Manila
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Philippines

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

Philippines passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Philippines 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 Philippines than Algeria?

No — Philippines is on average about 4% more expensive than Algeria. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Philippines?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₱1,206,742 in Philippines 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 Philippines?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Philippines has 7.6 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 Philippines safe for expats?

Algeria generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Algeria?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ PH
Population 44,178,884 114,597,229
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages Arabic English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 911