Moving to Algeria from Sweden
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to Algeria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sweden to Algeria, you would find that Algeria is 57.9% cheaper than Sweden overall. A SEK723,502 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly DZD4,900,402 in Algeria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Algiers averages 75°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Sweden to Algeria.
What does your salary buy?
SEK723,502 → DZD4,900,402
To maintain the same standard of living in Algeria
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Restaurants
pay 77.6% less
Groceries
pay 48.3% less
Transportation
pay 62.3% less
Housing
pay 69.4% less
Childcare
pay 41.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 69.6% 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
How Sweden 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
Sweden 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
share of households with internet
Sweden 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
share of people below the poverty line
Sweden 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
Sweden performs better than Algeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Skatteverket, 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 | Stockholm | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Stockholm | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
National Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa Required
Algeria passport holder visiting Sweden
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 Sweden?
Generally yes: Algeria runs about 51% cheaper than Sweden 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 SEK723,502 comparable salary, that's around DZD1,225,100 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 Sweden and Algeria.
Is Algeria safe for expats?
Sweden performs better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.
How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Sweden?
Sweden 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 71.5 in Sweden. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Algeria?
The official language in Algeria is Arabic. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
