How Algeria compares across key indices
Cost of Living
32 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
63/100
Quality of Life
144/200
How far your money goes in Algeria
Cost of Living
32
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
24
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
32
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
33
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Algeria - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Algeria has 294 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $650 in Mascara to $835 in Algiers. Batna leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Béjaïa ranks highest for quality of life at 150/200.
Mascara
$650/mo
Batna
85/100
Béjaïa
150/200
Algiers
77/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algiers | $835 | 79/100 | 147/200 | 77/100 | 61 |
| Oran | $716 | 83/100 | 149/200 | 68/100 | 54 |
| Constantine | $697 | 84/100 | 149/200 | 66/100 | 52 |
| Annaba | $688 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 65/100 | 51 |
| Blida | $687 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 65/100 | 51 |
| Batna | $682 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 65/100 | 50 |
| Bab Ezzouar | $681 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 65/100 | 50 |
| Djelfa | $680 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 64/100 | 50 |
| Sétif | $678 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 64/100 | 49 |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | $672 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 64/100 | 49 |
| Biskra | $671 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 64/100 | 49 |
| Tébessa | $669 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| El Oued | $668 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Skikda | $667 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Tiaret | $667 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Chlef | $667 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Béjaïa | $666 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Tlemcen | $665 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Ouargla | $664 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Béchar | $664 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Mostaganem | $663 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | $662 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| El Achir | $662 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Souk Ahras | $662 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Médéa | $660 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| El Eulma | $660 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Touggourt | $659 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Ghardaïa | $659 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Saïda | $659 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Laghouat | $657 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| M'Sila | $657 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Jijel | $656 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Relizane | $654 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Bordj el Kiffan | $654 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Guelma | $653 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 47 |
| Rouiba | $653 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 46 |
| Aïn Beïda | $652 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 46 |
| Khenchela | $652 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 46 |
| Bou Saâda | $651 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 46 |
| Mascara | $650 | 85/100 | 150/200 | 62/100 | 46 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Algeria. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Cities covered
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Healthcare system overview for Algeria
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Algeria
Pollution Index
51/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
25.6ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Algeria, answered with data
Algeria has a cost of living index of 32 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $649 in Baraki and reach $835 in Algiers.
Baraki is the most affordable city in Algeria in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $649 for a single person including rent. Tizi Ouzou is the next most affordable at $649/mo.
Algeria has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Batna scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Béjaïa ranks highest for quality of life in Algeria, scoring 150/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $666/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Baraki offers the lowest monthly costs at $649/mo.
Algeria scores 63/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Algeria's cost of living is roughly 68% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 76% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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