Moving to United Kingdom from Algeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Algeria to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Algeria to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 5.7 times more expensive than Algeria overall. A DZD9,972,869 salary in Algeria would need to be roughly £129,767 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°F vs 75°F in Algiers, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Algeria and United Kingdom.

What does your salary buy?

DZD9,972,869 £129,767

To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 5.1 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 5.2 times more

Housing

pay 6.7 times more

Childcare

pay 14.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 DZD = 0.0056 GBP (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?

What the data shows about people moving from Algeria to United Kingdom.

Moved in 2015
1,000

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

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
GB
31.7

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
GB
4.2t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
GB
$54,100

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers London
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Algiers London
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Algeria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than Algeria?

On average United Kingdom is around 133% pricier than Algeria, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?

Budget about £32,442 for 3 months in United Kingdom (based on a DZD9,972,869 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Algeria?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ GB
Population 44,178,884 67,791,400
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +213 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 17 999