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Abalessa, Algeria
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$494
Retiree Score
23.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
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Living in Abalessa means embracing a small-town Saharan lifestyle with minimal frills. The town sits at the confluence of two dry riverbeds, surrounded by rocky mountains that rise sharply to the west. At nearly 900 meters elevation, the air is drier and cooler than the surrounding desert, but don’t expect lush greenery—this is part of the West Saharan montane xeric woodlands, where vegetation is sparse and hardy.

Daily life here revolves around basic necessities. The N55A highway branches off nearby, connecting Abalessa to Tamanrasset, 80 kilometers east, for supplies and services. The town’s population is growing steadily at 3.6% annually, but infrastructure struggles to keep pace. If you’re looking for a quiet, remote base to disconnect and live cheaply, Abalessa fits the bill. But if you need reliable amenities or a bustling expat community, this isn’t the place.

Can I afford Abalessa?

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Abalessa

You could save

2,506/mo

Savings Rate84%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Algeria Average Adjusted)$90
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$405

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
84/100
Retiree Score
(i)
23/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Algeria Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
0
Healthcare
50
Walkability
50
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) *$2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$6
Meal (Mid-range) *$9
Cappuccino *$1
Water (0.33L) *$0

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$44
Mobile Plan (mo) *$7
Gym (mo) *$12
Cinema Ticket *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$60
1BR Outside (mo) *$40
3BR Center (mo) *$106
3BR Outside (mo) *$71

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
11 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abalessa

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Abalessa has a population of approximately 9,163 people.

The nearest airport to Abalessa is TMR, approximately 62km away.

Living costs are low, but amenities are basic. You’ll need to travel to Tamanrasset for many essentials, which adds to expenses.

Abalessa is generally safe due to its small size and remote location, but infrastructure is limited, and emergency services may be slow.

Abalessa is ideal for those seeking extreme remoteness and low living costs, but it’s not suitable for expats needing urban conveniences or social networks.

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