Moving to Algeria from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 64.3% more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,253,601 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly DZD13,290,849 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Algiers averages 75°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Algeria.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,253,601 DZD13,290,849

To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 53.4% more

Groceries

pay 59.4% more

Transportation

pay 9.8% less

Housing

pay 73.3% more

Childcare

pay 2.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 1.08 DZD (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Algeria compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
DZ
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
DZ
18.3

Algeria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
DZ
$732
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
DZ
9.9

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
DZ
48.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
DZ
4.0t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
DZ
10.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
DZ
137.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
DZ
11.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
DZ
$15,300

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
DZ
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
DZ
19.7

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Algiers
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 64°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 76°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
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Month Dhaka Algiers
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Algeria

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

Algeria passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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 Algeria than Bangladesh?

On average Algeria is around 33% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Algeria?

Budget about DZD3,322,712 for 3 months in Algeria (based on a BDT9,253,601 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Algeria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Algeria: 10.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Algeria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Algeria safe for expats?

Algeria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Bangladesh?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Algeria?

The official language in Algeria is Arabic. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD DZ
Population 165,650,475 44,178,884
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +213
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 17