Moving to Algeria from Portugal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Portugal to Algeria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Portugal to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 54.1% cheaper than Portugal overall. A €64,304 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly DZD5,307,627 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Portugal to Algeria.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → DZD5,307,627
To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 72.0% less
Groceries
pay 25.8% less
Transportation
pay 57.3% less
Housing
pay 70.8% less
Childcare
pay 79.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.9% 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.
Get free moving quotes to Algeria
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
How Portugal and Algeria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria 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
Portugal performs better than Algeria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Portugal performs better than Algeria across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in top income tax 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
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in education spending.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, 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 | Lisbon | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lisbon | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
National Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa Required
Algeria passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Portugal?
Generally yes: Algeria runs about 47% cheaper than Portugal 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around DZD1,326,907 in Algeria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Algeria?
With 10.5 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 Portugal and Algeria.
Is Algeria safe for expats?
Portugal performs better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Portugal?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 57.7 in Portugal. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Algeria?
The official language in Algeria is Arabic. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
