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Algeria
Last Update by , 09 Aug 2024
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Exchange Rate
10 Oct 2024
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Algiers
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (DZD) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 550 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 1350 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 47,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 31,000 |
Current Inflation Rate
4.60%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 20,000 DZD per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (DZD) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
50,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
75,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
115,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
180,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
2.5%
Statutory Contribution
The Fiscal year runs from 1st of January to 31st of December.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security Fund (CNaPS) |
26% Monthly threshold capped at 30,000 DZD |
9% Monthly threshold capped at 18,000 DZD |
All Staff |
| National Pension Fund (CNAPS) | - |
1% Monthly threshold capped at 18,000 DZD |
All Staff |
| National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) | 3% | 1% | All Staff |
| National Employment and Vocational Training Fund (FNEF) |
2% (1% vocational training tax, 1% apprenticeship tax) Monthly threshold 30,000 DZD |
- | Staff in private/ public sectors |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Algeria include:
- Additional health insurance: Around 60 USD (from international providers)
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January - 31st December
Filing Due Date: 30th April
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 240,000 DZN | 0% |
| 240.001 - 480.000 DZN | 23% |
| 480.001 - 960.001 DZN | 27% |
| 960.001 - 1.920.000 DZN | 30% |
| 1.920.001 - 3.840.000 DZN | 33% |
| Over 3.840.001 DZN | 35% |
Non-residents
- Non-Residents are taxed only on income sourced in Algeria.
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours, 5 days per week
Typical practice
40 hours
Sunday - Thursday (weekends are Friday and Saturday)
Overtime
Overtime starts from the 41st hour of work and cannot exceed 8 hours per week
- Paid at 50% normal rate of pay
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Contracts can be verbal or written, in Arabic or Berber
Payroll Currency
DZD
Probation
General roles: Up to 6 month
Highly skilled Staff: Up to 12 months
Contract Period
No minimum duration
Termination
-
Notice during probation for staff and employers:
- No notice -
Involuntary termination:
- Notice must be in writing with reasons
- Misconduct: no notice
- Notice as set in collective agreements, plus 5 days for each year worked, up to a maximum of 30 days -
Severance (individual or collective dismissal, redundancy)
- Staff eligible after 2 years' service
- 15 days salary for every year, starting after the second year, capped at 3 months' total pay
- Mutual termination agreements are common
Public Holiday
12 days
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
30 calendar days per year 40 calendar days per year |
All staff All staff in southern Wilayas |
| Sick leave |
15 days 16th day onwards |
All staff |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 3 working days | All expectant fathers |
| Other Leave |
3 working days |
All staff for own or descendant's marriage, death of spouse or immediate family, child's circumcision |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Algiers
- https://www.ilo.org/dyn/irlex/en/f?p=14100:1100:0::NO::P1100_ISO_CODE3,P1100_SUBCODE_CODE,P1100_YEAR:DZA,,2019
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/algeria/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://africa-deployments.com/algeria/
- https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-dismissals/algeria
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Last updated: 09 Aug 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (DZD)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 DZD
- 1 USD = 1.32 DZD
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Algiers
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (DZD) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 550 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 1350 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 47,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 31,000 |
Current Inflation Rate
4.60%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 20,000 DZD per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (DZD) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
50,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
75,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
115,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
180,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
2.5%
Statutory Contribution
The Fiscal year runs from 1st of January to 31st of December.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security Fund (CNaPS) |
26% Monthly threshold capped at 30,000 DZD |
9% Monthly threshold capped at 18,000 DZD |
All Staff |
| National Pension Fund (CNAPS) | - |
1% Monthly threshold capped at 18,000 DZD |
All Staff |
| National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) | 3% | 1% | All Staff |
| National Employment and Vocational Training Fund (FNEF) |
2% (1% vocational training tax, 1% apprenticeship tax) Monthly threshold 30,000 DZD |
- | Staff in private/ public sectors |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Algeria include:
- Additional health insurance: Around 60 USD (from international providers)
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January - 31st December
Filing Due Date: 30th April
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 240,000 DZN | 0% |
| 240.001 - 480.000 DZN | 23% |
| 480.001 - 960.001 DZN | 27% |
| 960.001 - 1.920.000 DZN | 30% |
| 1.920.001 - 3.840.000 DZN | 33% |
| Over 3.840.001 DZN | 35% |
Non-residents
- Non-Residents are taxed only on income sourced in Algeria.
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours, 5 days per week
Typical practice
40 hours
Sunday - Thursday (weekends are Friday and Saturday)
Overtime
Overtime starts from the 41st hour of work and cannot exceed 8 hours per week
- Paid at 50% normal rate of pay
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Used for or temporary, seasonal, to replace staff or for project-specific work
Probation
Up to 6 months
Termination
-
Notice during probation for staff and employers:
- No notice -
Voluntary termination:
- Must be in writing
- Notice is regulated by each collective agreement -
Involuntary termination:
- Must be in writing
- Typical practice: 30 calendar days
- Notice is regulated by each collective agreement -
Severance:
- Salary payable till the end of the contract's natural expiry date
Permanent
Probation
General roles: Up to 6 month
Highly skilled Staff: Up to 12 months
Termination
-
Notice during probation for staff and employers:
- No notice -
Involuntary termination:
- Notice must be in writing with reasons
- Misconduct: no notice
- Notice as set in collective agreements, plus 5 days for each year worked, up to a maximum of 30 days -
Severance (individual or collective dismissal, redundancy)
- Staff eligible after 2 years' service
- 15 days salary for every year, starting after the second year, capped at 3 months' total pay
- Mutual termination agreements are common
Public Holiday
12 days
2024
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
30 calendar days per year 40 calendar days per year |
All staff All staff in southern Wilayas |
| Sick leave |
15 days 16th day onwards |
All staff |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 3 working days | All expectant fathers |
| Other Leave |
3 working days |
All staff for own or descendant's marriage, death of spouse or immediate family, child's circumcision |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Algiers
- https://www.ilo.org/dyn/irlex/en/f?p=14100:1100:0::NO::P1100_ISO_CODE3,P1100_SUBCODE_CODE,P1100_YEAR:DZA,,2019
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/algeria/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://africa-deployments.com/algeria/
- https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-dismissals/algeria
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000