Moving to Algeria from Egypt
What to Expect
Considering a move from Egypt to Algeria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Egypt to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 38.4% more expensive than Egypt overall. A EGP3,720,750 salary in Egypt would need to be roughly DZD10,937,551 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Egypt and Algeria.
What does your salary buy?
EGP3,720,750 → DZD10,937,551
To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.2% more
Groceries
pay 2.0 times more
Transportation
pay 19.6% more
Housing
pay 66.2% more
Childcare
pay 39.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.1% more
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 Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Egypt performs better than Algeria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Algeria performs significantly better than Egypt across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Egypt generally does better on environment, though Algeria leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Algeria leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Algeria generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in infant mortality.
Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Cairo | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Cairo | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) |
| Feb | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) |
| Mar | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) |
| Apr | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) |
| Jun | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) |
| Sep | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) |
| Nov | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) |
Data:
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA),
National Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.
Egypt passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa Required
Algeria passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa RequiredData: 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 Egypt?
On average Algeria is around 9% pricier than Egypt, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Algeria?
Budget about DZD2,734,388 for 3 months in Algeria (based on a EGP3,720,750 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?
Egypt performs better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.
How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Egypt?
Algeria performs significantly better than Egypt across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).
What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Egypt?
The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.
What language do they speak in Algeria?
Both Egypt and Algeria share the same official language: Arabic.
