Algeria

Annaba

#4 Top 5 cities

Annaba offers a more pleasant coastal setting and an industrial base, but its expat usefulness is less proven than in the two largest cities.

Country overview

Population

342 703

Year-round temperatures

Day: 15°C až 30°C

Night: 7°C až 22°C

Climate

More humid northeastern coast with warm summers and mild winters.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

5/10

Annaba requires increased caution because petty crime, road risks and limited international emergency support can make incidents harder to manage.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Annaba has high river-flood, extreme-heat and wildfire exposure, alongside lower but relevant earthquake, landslide and tsunami risks.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment