Moving to Algeria from Israel

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Israel to Algeria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Israel to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 82.2% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly DZD1,800,000 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Israel to Algeria.

What does your salary buy?

₪230,000 → DZD1,800,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 85.0% less

Groceries

pay 67.2% less

Transportation

pay 79.6% less

Housing

pay 90.2% less

Childcare

pay 84.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 76.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ILS = 43.95 DZD (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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Israel and Algeria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
DZ
1.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
DZ
18.3

Israel generally does better on safety, though Algeria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
DZ
$732
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

IL
38.0
DZ
16.6

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria 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

IL
15.0
DZ
48.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
DZ
4.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.2
DZ
13.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
DZ
144.8%

Israel performs better than Algeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.5%
DZ
11.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$60,337
DZ
$6,051

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IL
83.2 yrs
DZ
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
2.7
DZ
19.5

Israel 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), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Algiers
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 64°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 76°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
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Month Jerusalem Algiers
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Algeria

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

Algeria passport holder visiting Israel

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

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 Israel?

Generally yes: Algeria runs about 82% cheaper than Israel on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Algeria?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₪230,000 comparable salary, that's around DZD450,000 in Algeria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Algeria?

With 13.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Algeria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Israel and Algeria.

Is Algeria safe for expats?

Israel generally does better on safety, though Algeria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 38.0 in Israel. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Algeria?

The official language in Algeria is Arabic. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL DZ
Population 10,122,800 47,435,312
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +213
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 17