Algiers, Algeria

Capital City

It's a brutal reality check for Americans considering a move to Algiers - the city has a population of 3.4 million, with over 10% of Algeria's total population crammed into its urban sprawl. The tax burden is heavy, and bureaucracy is a persistent headache. Climate change will only exacerbate the challenges, as Algiers is projected to see a 2.6°C rise in average temperature by 2050. Still, the city offers a unique blend of colonial and indigenous influences, and its status as a major tourist destination means there are ample cultural attractions for the adventurous expat willing to navigate the bureaucratic obstacles.