Moving to Algeria from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 26.4% cheaper than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly DZD9,402,022 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 DZD9,402,022

To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 19.5% less

Groceries

pay 9.2% more

Transportation

pay 42.3% less

Housing

pay 43.9% less

Childcare

pay 42.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 53.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 187.55 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Jordan to Algeria.

Living there in 2020
2,216 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Jordan live in Algeria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Algeria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Algeria compared to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
DZ
18.3

Jordan performs better than Algeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
DZ
$732
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
DZ
9.9

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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

JO
38.0
DZ
48.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
DZ
4.0t

Jordan performs better than Algeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
DZ
137.9%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Algeria leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
DZ
11.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
DZ
$15,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
DZ
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
DZ
19.7

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in life expectancy.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Algiers
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 64°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 76°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
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Month Amman Algiers
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Algeria

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

Algeria passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Algeria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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 Jordan?

On average Algeria is about 6% less expensive than Jordan, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Algeria?

Budget about DZD2,350,506 for 3 months in Algeria (based on a JOD53,175 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?

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

How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Jordan?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Algeria?

Both Jordan and Algeria share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO DZ
Population 10,998,531 44,178,884
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +213
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 17