🇩🇿Algeria
Africa
Information
Capital
Algiers
Population
48,000,000
Currency
Algerian Dinar (DZD د.ج)
Languages
Arabe, Tamazight, Français
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+213
Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Area
2,400,000 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
July 5 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.dz
About
Algeria is Africa's largest country by area at 2.4 million km². With a population of about 48 million in 2026, it enjoys sustained economic growth driven by hydrocarbons. It is a key player in the Maghreb and North Africa.
Safety
Risk level :Risque modéré à élevé selon les zones, avec des tensions sécuritaires persistantes.
Risk areas
Sahara du Sud - Terrorisme et enlèvementsFrontières sud - Criminalité transfrontalièreKabylie - Manifestations sporadiques
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
- Rester vigilant dans les foules
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
Terrorism(high)
- Suivre les avis des autorités françaises et locales
- Éviter les zones frontalières et le désert
Transport
- Conduire prudemment
- Préférer les compagnies reconnues
Natural risks(Séismes et inondations occasionnels)
- Vérifier les alertes météo
- Connaître les procédures d'évacuation
Health(Système de santé limité hors grandes villes)
- Vaccins recommandés: hépatite A/B, typhoïde
- Assurance rapatriement obligatoire
- Eau en bouteille
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Copies des documents importants
- Monnaie locale en liquide
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city centermontant
1-bedroom apartment in city centermontant
1-bedroom apartment in suburbmontant
3-bedroom apartment in city centermontant
3-bedroom apartment in suburbmontant
Food
Inexpensive restaurant mealmontant
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurantmontant
McDonald's menumontant
Local beer (0.5L)montant
Cappuccinomontant
Water (1.5L)montant
Bread (500g)montant
Milk (1L)montant
Eggs (12)montant
Chicken (1kg)montant
Apples (1kg)montant
Bananas (1kg)montant
Transport
Public transport ticketmontant
Monthly transport subscriptionmontant
Taxi ride (start)montant
Taxi (1km)montant
Gasoline (1L)montant
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)montant
Tennis court (1h weekend)montant
Cinemamontant
Theatermontant
Health
General practitioner consultationmontant
Dentist consultationmontant
Antibiotic medicationsmontant
Cold medications (6 days)montant
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)montant/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)montant/mois
Utilities for 85m² apartmentmontant/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)montant
Nike sports shoesmontant
International primary school (monthly)montant
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type E, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police17
Ambulance14
Fire department14
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
5-10% in restaurants