As of November 12, 2026, Algeria is cheaper than Tunisia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $67 in Algeria against $70 in Tunisia, a gap of 3.7%. Over the past year Algeria has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.9% after inflation, against +0.2%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Tunisia is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Algeria | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $67 | $70 |
| Lean day | $31 | $32 |
| Comfortable day | $155 | $160 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.9% | +0.2% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +5.0% | +2.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | −4.0% | −9.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 2.5 · Rough edges | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 61 | 61 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Feb, Sep | Mar, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The largest country in Africa, with Roman cities and Saharan landscapes and almost no visitors.
The catchVisas are hard to get, independent travel in the south requires an agency, and border regions are off-limits.
Roman ruins and Mediterranean beaches at North Africa's lowest prices.
The catchThe dinar is non-convertible, so you cannot bring it in or out. Avoid the Libyan and Algerian border regions.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.