Moving to Algeria from Morocco
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Morocco to Algeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Morocco to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 22.0% cheaper than Morocco overall. A MAD698,912 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly DZD8,615,362 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Morocco to Algeria.
What does your salary buy?
MAD698,912 → DZD8,615,362
To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria
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Restaurants
pay 26.9% less
Groceries
pay 16.9% more
Transportation
pay 41.1% less
Housing
pay 29.6% less
Childcare
pay 31.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.7% less
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Algeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Algeria leads in road traffic deaths.
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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Morocco 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
Morocco generally does better on infrastructure, though Algeria leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in gdp per capita.
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 Morocco leads in infant mortality.
Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco, 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 | Rabat | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Rabat | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) |
| Feb | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) |
| Mar | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) |
| Apr | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) |
| Nov | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) |
Data:
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale,
National Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.
Morocco passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa Required
Algeria passport holder visiting Morocco
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Morocco?
Yes — Algeria is on average about 14% cheaper than Morocco. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Algeria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DZD2,153,840 in Algeria on a MAD698,912 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Algeria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Algeria has 10.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Algeria safe for expats?
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Algeria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.
How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Morocco?
Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).
What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Morocco?
The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.
What language do they speak in Algeria?
The official language in Algeria is Arabic. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.
