General Information

Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Spanning over 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi), it is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. It is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of over 47 million, Algeria is the tenth-most populous country in Africa. Its capital and largest city is Algiers.

• Population: 45,000,000+
• Area: 2,381,741 km²
• Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
• Coordinates: Latitude: 36.700000762939, Longitude: 3.2166666984558
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center - Avg): 35,000 - 70,000 DZD
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 20,000 - 40,000 DZD
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 70,000 - 150,000 DZD
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 45,000 - 90,000 DZD
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 15,000 - 30,000 DZD
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 800 - 1,500 DZD
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 3,000 - 6,000 DZD
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas): 3,000 - 8,000 DZD per month
• Internet (Fiber): 2,000 - 4,000 DZD per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 3,000 - 6,000 DZD per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 1,500 - 3,000 DZD
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 45 - 60 DZD

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 45,000 - 90,000 DZD
• IT Professionals (Mid-Level): 80,000 - 180,000 DZD
• Engineering: 70,000 - 150,000 DZD
• Healthcare (Nurses): 40,000 - 80,000 DZD
• Healthcare (Doctors): 120,000 - 250,000 DZD
• Finance / Banking: 70,000 - 140,000 DZD
• Retail / Sales: 35,000 - 70,000 DZD
• Administrative Jobs: 40,000 - 85,000 DZD

Top Attractions

• Sahara Desert
• Tassili n'Ajjer National Park
• Casbah of Algiers
• Notre Dame d'Afrique (Algiers)
• Roman Ruins of Timgad

Major Events

• Independence Day (July 5)
• Yennayer (Amazigh New Year - January 12)
• International Festival of Contemporary Dance (Algiers)
• Timgad International Music Festival