Moving to Algeria from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saudi Arabia to Algeria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 43.9% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,786 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly DZD6,605,231 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Algiers averages 75°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Saudi Arabia to Algeria.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,786 → DZD6,605,231
To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria
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Restaurants
pay 33.1% less
Groceries
pay 20.3% less
Transportation
pay 40.5% less
Housing
pay 67.4% less
Childcare
pay 67.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.1% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saudi Arabia to Algeria, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Algeria performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Algeria across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in life expectancy.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
National Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa Required
Algeria passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
Generally yes: Algeria runs about 34% cheaper than Saudi Arabia 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 SAR281,786 comparable salary, that's around DZD1,651,308 in Algeria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Saudi Arabia and Algeria.
Is Algeria safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia 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 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Saudi Arabia?
Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Algeria?
Both Saudi Arabia and Algeria share the same official language: Arabic.
