Algeria
Algiers
#1 Top 5 cities
Algiers is the most practical option for foreigners in the country because it concentrates embassies, international firms, services, and the broadest work base.
Country overview
Population
2Β 364Β 230
Year-round temperatures
Day: 16°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 8°C aΕΎ 22°C
Climate
Coastal Mediterranean climate with hot drier summers and milder, wetter winters.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
5/10
Algiers requires increased caution because petty crime, terrorism risk, demonstrations, traffic and strict local laws remain relevant despite a heavy police presence.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Algiers has significant earthquake exposure and also faces flash and urban flooding, landslides, extreme heat, wildfire and coastal hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π¨π³Chinese
- πΉπ·Turkish
- π±π§Lebanese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +Good transport links
- +Wide housing options
Cons
- βTraffic congestion
- βNoise
- βHigher prices