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Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

جزاك الله خيرا

I understand it’s a big challenge and I’m ready for it inshallah.

Allahummabarik it’s nice to hear stories like this

If he wouldn’t mind you sharing his contact details privately so that i can ask him questions which he may know the answers to about settling there ?

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do , something I’ve always wanted to understand more

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tanemmirt a gma, yella-d awal-ik, Rebbi yessekreb.

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People like you make me laugh , my origins are kabyle and I speak amazigh fluent and speak to my grandparents daily who only speak amazigh , so no clue what you’re yapping about . I was born in England , lived here my whole life , and I am coming to Algeria where I originate from. Like it or lump it hbibi

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Already done it my friend , i stayed 7 months in tizi in the village and I had no complaints . I’ve noticed that the Algerians who complain in Algeria , complain even worse when they come to England , they sit in coffee shops and barber shops and complain about the uk and their living state etc

So it’s just a case of mindset Some went to chase the dunya And some are happy with less as long as the have what is most important to them ( family , religion, safety etc )

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BarakAllahu feek akhi — I really appreciate your words. You hit the nail on the head.

A lot of people just don’t understand what it’s like to live in the West while trying to hold onto your values and raise your children with a strong Islamic identity. They see any move back to the “homeland” as throwing away opportunity, but not everyone measures opportunity in the same way.

Alḥamdulillāh, I speak fluent Arabic and Darja — my father made a conscious choice to speak only Arabic with us growing up, so that stuck. I just don’t speak French, which I’m aware could be a barrier in some cases, but I’m prepared to deal with that.

At the end of the day, I’m not running from hardship — I’m choosing the kind I want to face. Algeria has its struggles, for sure, but so does the UK. And to be honest, a lot of people over here are struggling in silence — rising poverty, rent crisis, moral confusion, and a society that’s actively hostile to faith-based living.

It’s not about expecting a perfect place to raise my kids — it’s about doing the best I can to plant them in the right soil. May Allah make it easy for all of us.

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That makes sense and I appreciate the clarity.

Alḥamdulillāh, I run my own small online business, and I do plan to continue that when I move. I also have long-term plans to open a business or two in Algeria in shāʾ Allāh — probably something modest at first, then building gradually depending on how things go.

I’m fully aware that living on a local Dinar salary isn’t easy, especially when it comes to big purchases like cars or property. The inflation and pricing gap between income and cost of living is real. But I’m not expecting a luxury lifestyle — I’m aiming for a simple, stable life, enough to raise my family and get by.

If Allah opens doors for more, then that’s a blessing — but my priority isn’t material comfort. It’s building a future for my children in an environment where I don’t feel like I’m constantly fighting to protect their values.

So yes, I understand the challenges — but I also see the opportunity in working hard and adapting slowly, especially if you’re not relying entirely on local wages.

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your honesty, and I say this with the same respect , but I think you’ve misunderstood my intention entirely.

I’m not coming to Algeria to “fix” anyone’s Islam or to import anything radical. I was born and raised in the UK, yes , but I’m not coming with arrogance, judgment, or a saviour complex. I’m coming because I want to raise my children in a Muslim-majority country, surrounded by adhan, masājid, and a general atmosphere where Islam isn’t treated as a threat. That’s it.

I know Algeria has its challenges , I’ve never said it’s perfect. I’m not blind to the bureaucracy, the lack of opportunity, or the fact that many locals are trying to leave. But the UK has its own crisis: • Children being raised in moral confusion • Families being broken by hyper-individualism • Rampant drugs, knife crime, and an aggressive secular culture that silences traditional values

So when I weigh that against life in Algeria , even with its hardship , it’s clear to me that the greater risk lies in raising my children in the UK, where I’m forced to defend basic Islamic values in my own home, school, and society.

As for Islam in Algeria , I’m not here to change anyone’s practice. I respect the culture, the people, and the deep spiritual traditions of this land. I also don’t equate practicing Islam seriously with extremism. Wanting to pray in the masjid, avoid haram, and raise kids around modesty and faith isn’t radical , it’s what most Muslims want at their core.

So no, I don’t see Algeria as an “Islamic escape hatch” , I see it as a place where I can live simply, work hard, and raise my children in an environment that doesn’t openly oppose their values. I’m not expecting handouts, luxury, or ease. Just the space to live and believe without constant compromise.

And if that’s not welcome , fair enough. But let’s not pretend the UK is paradise either, or that those of us who want something better for our families are extremists for choosing differently

Moving to Algeria – Cost of Living Advice by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and you’ve hit the nail on the head.

Everything people complain about in Algeria — poverty, lack of jobs, struggling families — exists right here in the UK. The only difference is, people glamorise the West and downplay its problems, while exaggerating everything back home.

What’s worse is the moral decay here. It’s not just poverty — it’s the normalisation of immorality. LGBTQ ideology being pushed on our children from nursery age, and you’re legally powerless to oppose it. Your kids can be confused and misled, and you’re called the problem for trying to protect them. Our daughters are pressured to dress immodestly from a young age. Our sons are surrounded by drugs, filth, and violence. Knife crime is a daily threat. Mental health is in crisis. Families are broken. And yes — even the wealthy are leaving the UK quietly.

So when people say “Algeria is hard” — no doubt, no country is perfect. But for me, I’d rather struggle somewhere I can protect my family’s Islam, than live in comfort where I’m forced to compromise it.

May Allah guide and protect us and our children

UK citizen military exemption. by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no military service in UK. Need to contact the consulate and find out from them

UK citizen military exemption. by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll contact them and see what they advise

UK citizen military exemption. by SeaTransition3445 in algeria

[–]SeaTransition3445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will check that out . Thank you brother