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🇩🇿Algeria
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
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 :Moderate to high risk depending on areas, with ongoing security tensions.
Risk areas
Southern Sahara - Terrorism and kidnappingsSouthern borders - Cross-border crimeKabylie - Sporadic protests
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Stay vigilant in crowds
- Use official taxis
Terrorism(High)
- Follow the advice of French and local authorities
- Avoid border areas and the desert
Transport
- Drive carefully
- Prefer reputable companies
Natural risks(Occasional earthquakes and floods)
- Check weather alerts
- Know evacuation procedures
Health(Limited healthcare system outside major cities)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- Bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Copies of important documents
- Local currency in cash
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