Moving to Algeria from Syria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Syria to Algeria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Syria to Algeria.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Algeria.
Who's moving to Algeria?
Top countries of origin for Algeria's foreign-born residents.
- 162,952
- 11,361
-
3.7,757
Syria
- 7,441
- 3,852
- 2,320
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Algeria compared to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Algeria performs significantly better than Syria 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
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Syria 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
Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria 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
share of people below the poverty line
Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria 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
Syria generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, 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 | Damascus | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
View all months
| Month | Damascus | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
National Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.
Syria passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa Required
Algeria passport holder visiting Syria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Algeria performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Algeria is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in health coverage index. There are 9.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Algeria compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Algeria?
Both Syria and Algeria share the same official language: Arabic.
