WTLG Intelligence
Algiers Relocation Intelligence
A data-driven profile of Algiers's relocation attractiveness, including cost, safety, healthcare, visa accessibility, infrastructure and migration momentum.
Score anatomy
Why Algiers scores this way
Component scores use a normalized 0-100 scale. Methodology weights show each factor's share of RAS-1.0.
Displayed contributions total 73.4 points and reconcile with the stored RAS after rounding. Missing components, when present, are excluded and available weights are proportionally reweighted.
Global position
Algiers in the WTLG city universe
- Global rank
- #93
- Total ranked cities
- 404
- Position
- Top 23.02%
Country context
Algiers within Algeria
- Algeria WTLG cities
- 1
- Rank in Algeria
- #1
- Algeria median RAS
- 73.4
- Highest / lowest
- 73.4 / 73.4
Global benchmark
Algiers against the city median
Differences are descriptive comparisons, not a winner or recommendation.
| Measure | Algiers | Global city median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAS | 73.4 | 68.3 | +5.0 |
| Cost | 100.0 | 70.0 | +30.0 |
| Safety | 70.0 | 76.0 | -6.0 |
| Healthcare | 70.0 | 71.0 | -1.0 |
| Visa | 45.0 | 65.0 | -20.0 |
| Tax | 60.0 | 58.0 | +2.0 |
| Internet | 100.0 | 91.0 | +9.0 |
| Climate | 90.0 | 72.0 | +18.0 |
Cost context
Current WTLG estimates
- Estimated monthly budget
- $1,200-$2,900
- 1BR rent
- $750 / month
Country-level signal
Algeria Migration Momentum
- MMS-1.0 score
- 51.1
- Observation
- 2024 vs 2020
Migration Momentum is a country-level input based on changes in international migrant stock and is shared by WTLG cities within the same country. It does not measure migration specifically into Algiers.
Discovery
Cities with similar RAS
Complete City Intelligence profiles are linked where available; other links open the existing city guides.
City guide
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