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title: "Algeria for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/algeria
description: "Algeria for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Oran (54/100). Algeria has no digital-no…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Algeria for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Algeria has 2 cities in the dataset. Oran scores highest under balanced weights at 54/100. Algeria has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Algeria, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Oran | 54 | — | 10 | Santa Cruz fort views; Raï music and nightlife | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/oran |
| 2 | Algiers | 52 | — | 9.4 | Casbah of Algiers; French colonial boulevards | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/algiers |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 1.38 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 54th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 70/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 76 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.763 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa required |
| EU (Germany) | visa required |
| UK | visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Algeria yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/algiers-vs-oran

## FAQ

### Is Algeria good for digital nomads?

Oran scores 54/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 807 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Algeria's 2 cities average 52.9/100. Strongest factors in Oran: air quality and healthcare; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Algeria for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Algeria yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Algeria have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Algeria without a visa?

US passport: visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa required. UK passport: visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Algeria has the fastest internet?

Oran, with a measured median download of 10 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Algeria?

Algeria records 1.38 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 54th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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