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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Basilique Saint-Augustin, on the hill west of downtown, with the Hippo Regius ruins beside it. 3 1 32
Museums & Art Venues
Musee des Ruines d'Hippone, Route de la musee d'Hipone. The February 2023 guide lists the entrance from rue d'El Hadjar and a 130 DZD ticket. 3 51
Historical Sites
The ruins of Hippo Regius, where Augustine was bishop from 396 to 430. 1 3
Religious Sites
Basilique Saint-Augustin and the Salah Bey Mosque on Rue Naghra Mohamed, built in 1792. 3 32 37
Annual Events
The Mediterranean Film Festival held its 5th edition from 24 to 30 September 2025 at the Theatre regional Azzedine Medjoubi. 49 21
Cultural Districts
The Kasbah, on the hill east of the old square, and the Cours de la Revolution. 3 39
Theater Venues
Theatre regional Azzedine Medjoubi, Place de la Revolution, about 1,300 seats, built in 1884. 21 36
Local Markets
Marche couvert d'Annaba (Marche El Hout, also called Marche francais), on the block of Ibn Khaldoun and Emir Abdelkader, built 1936-38. 50
Historic Buildings
Mairie d Annaba, Rue du C.N.R.A, and the 1884 theatre on Place de la Revolution. 34 21
Local Heritage
The port of Hippo, later Bone, and the Phare de Cap de Garde. 1 40

Essentials

Population
257,359 in the commune at the 14 April 2008 census, the latest ONS figure opened; the urban settlement shared with El Bouni was 342,703 the same day. 2 1
Internet Speed
Algerie Telecom Idoom Fibre, from 60 Mbps at 2,200 DZD a month to 1.5 Gbps at 4,200 DZD (August 2025). 9
City
Annaba, Annaba Province, Algeria, a Mediterranean port near the Tunisian border, formerly Bone. 1
Currency & Banking
Algerian dinar (DZD). Official rate 134.4244 DZD per USD on 2026-10-19; the parallel cash rate was about 240 DZD per USD in January 2026. 11 4
Tap Water
No Annaba utility page confirmed the tap is drinkable, so visitors use bottled water. The June 2026 index is about 31 DZD a litre (about 47 DZD for 1.5 L, the city costs figure). 4 5
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C (Europlug) and Type E/F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo, bought in a shop with ID. Mobilis 1,000 DZD for 10 GB a month; Djezzy 1,500 DZD for 50 GB a month; Ooredoo SMART 200 is 200 DZD for 24 hours. 6 7 8
Banking for Expats
Cash is the practical method, and foreign cards are unreliable. Wikivoyage points to Societe Generale ATMs, which pay the official rate; one branch is mapped on Boulevard Plein Ouest. 4 46
Accommodation
Sheraton Annaba (123 Boulevard Victor Hugo; airport shuttle 2,000 DZD) and Hotel Seybouse International, mapped on Rue du 24 Fevrier 1956. A furnished F2 in Caroubiers was listed at 50,000 DZD a month (page header 49,900 DZD; added 30 November 2025, expiry shown as 30 August 2026). 16 44 17
Cashless Friendly
Low. Everyday spending is cash. The Sheraton accepts cash and credit cards. 4 16
Short Term Rentals
Ouedkniss and Darjadida. A furnished F2 in Caroubiers was listed at 50,000 DZD a month (header 49,900 DZD) on 30 November 2025; the page still loads but shows an expiry of 30 August 2026. 19 17
Budget Accommodation
Hotel Hoggar, near the station, was listed at 3,600 DZD for a single and 5,000 DZD for a double in a February 2023 guide. A 2026 tariff was not opened. 3
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The Cours de la Revolution and the seafront, including the Sheraton on Boulevard Victor Hugo and the Corniche. 3 16 39
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The centre, around the Cours de la Revolution and Saint-Cloud (MacTabBI on Boulevard Ben Boulaid). Seraidi is a viewpoint, about 13 km up the hill. 25 3 39

Food and Drink

Popular International Cuisine
Al Pesto (Italian, 19th floor) and Feast, both at the Sheraton Annaba. 16
Best Food Delivery App
Yassir Food lists Annaba restaurants. Red Food shows free delivery; a turkey panini is 300 DZD. 47
Best Local Dish to Try
Bourek, the local filled pastry. Annaba is the city the guide singles out for it. 3
E-commerce/Online Store
Ouedkniss (ouedkniss.com) is the live classifieds site. Jumia Algeria stopped by 10 March 2026. 19 20
Bar/Nightlife Area
Hugo Lounge Bar at the Sheraton, 123 Boulevard Victor Hugo, and the evening strip on the Corniche at Plage Chapuis. 16 3 35
Street Food Stalls
Bourek and cafe pizza. The Cours de la Revolution is the cafe and kiosk strip. 3 39

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
MacTabBI, Saint-Cloud, 129 Boulevard Ben Boulaid, open 10:00-22:00 Saturday to Thursday. No day-pass price is published. 25
Best Cafe for Work
Cafes along the Cours de la Revolution. A cappuccino is about 194 DZD on the June 2026 index; no named laptop-cafe tariff was opened. 3 39 5
Networking Events
MacTabBI in Saint-Cloud posts talks and training through May 2026. No public ticket price was published. 25

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Street taxis. If you tip, round up to the next 10 DZD. No 2026 Annaba ride-hail coverage page was opened. 3 4
Best Beach Nearby
Plage Chapuis, on the Corniche, and Plage Djenane El Bey (La Grande Plage) toward Seraidi. 3 1 35 41
Top Regional Airline
Air Algerie from Rabah Bitat (AAE) to Algiers and Oran. Airportia in October 2026 showed 18 flights to Algiers and a thinner Oran service. 12 3 38
Top International Airline
Air Algerie from Rabah Bitat to Paris (Charles de Gaulle and Orly) and Istanbul, in the February 2023 guide. Airportia in October 2026 also listed Marseille, Lyon, Jeddah and Medina, without naming the airline. 12 3
Highway Access
Annaba is at the eastern end of the east-west motorway. The A2 runs from Algiers to the Tunisian border and was finished in August 2023; El Tarf is the border city named on the route. 13 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
Gare d'Annaba, Avenue de l'ALN. The February 2023 guide lists a night train from Algiers Agha at 18:40 (first-class couchette 1,770 DZD) and a Tunis service three times a week. 3 30
Public Transport Passes
No tram: SETRAM lists Algiers, Oran, Setif, Constantine, Mostaganem, Sidi Bel Abbes and Ouargla. Cash buses; the June 2026 index is about 23 DZD a ride. No operator monthly pass was published. 14 5 3
Regional Travel
Shared taxis from the inter-wilaya station about 1 km south of the rail station, including Constantine. An unofficial taxi to Tunis was about 3,000 DZD and 6-7 hours. The SNTF night train to Algiers is 1,770 DZD. 3

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
CHU Ibn Rochd, Boulevard Mohamed Seddik Benyahia (also listed as the Route de Seraidi). Ambulance 16 or 1021. Private clinics are usually better equipped; carry travel insurance. 31 15 10
Gyms & Fitness Centers
About 3,190 DZD a month on the June 2026 city index. The Sheraton has a guest fitness centre; an independent club tariff was not opened. 5 16
Laundry Services
The Sheraton offers same-day dry cleaning. A city pressing price was not opened. 16

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Seraidi, about 13 km into the Edough massif, which rises to 1,080 m. 3 1
National Parks Nearby
Parc national d'El Kala, in El Tarf, about an hour and a half east. UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1990, 764 km2. 23 3 42
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Corniche along the coast is the walking promenade. A marked cycle network was not found. 3 35
Scenic Viewpoints
Seraidi, about 13 km up the Edough, and the basilica hill over the city. 3 1 32
Birdwatching Locations
Lac Fetzara, 18 km southeast of Annaba, a Ramsar site since 4 June 2003. It floods in winter and draws back to meadows when dry. El Kala has the larger lake reserves. 24 43 23

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Yalidine lists an Annaba desk at Valmascort, Avenue Seddik Benyahia, Residence Fadi el Djamal, plus Sidi Brahim (Champs de Mars no. 3) and Sidi Achour. 48
Libraries & Study Spots
The Institut francais mediatheque on Boulevard du 1er Novembre 1954, and Bibliotheque d Annaba mapped on the 17 October street. 22 45

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
About 126,000 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 centre index (a 40 m2 studio at that rate is about 5,040,000 DZD). 5
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 83,900 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 suburb index (a 40 m2 studio at that rate is about 3,360,000 DZD). 5
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 126,000 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 centre index (a 60 m2 flat at that rate is about 7,560,000 DZD). 5
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 83,900 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 suburb index (a 60 m2 flat at that rate is about 5,030,000 DZD). 5
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 126,000 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 centre index (an 80 m2 flat at that rate is about 10,080,000 DZD). One centre-ville F3 of 62 m2 was asking 10,500,000 DZD. 5 18
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 83,900 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 suburb index (an 80 m2 flat at that rate is about 6,710,000 DZD). 5
Corporate Tax
19% on goods production, 23% on construction, public works, hydraulics and tourism excluding travel agencies, and 26% on other activities. 28
Dividend Withholding Tax
15% withholding on dividends. 28
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income (tax domicile, commonly more than 183 days). Non-residents are taxed on Algerian-source income. 28
Highest Income Tax Bracket
35% on annual income above 3,840,000 DZD. 28
VAT
19% standard rate. 28
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
No controlled-foreign-company rules. 28
Property Tax
Yes. Annual taxe fonciere, normal rate 3%. The 2025 finance law raised the rate on empty, unrented built second homes from 7% to 10%. 26
Property Transaction Tax
5% registration duty on a purchase of immovable property (registration code, article 252). 27
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no nomad regime, a visa is required before travel, and a resident is taxed on worldwide income. 28 29

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Annaba: province, former Bone, 2008 census, Edough, beachesSecondary
  2. ONS census 14 Apr 2008: commune 257,359; urban settlement 342,703Secondary
  3. Wikivoyage Annaba: trains, hotels, bourek, basilica, Seraidi, El KalaSecondary
  4. Wikivoyage Algeria: 230 V plugs, parallel FX, cash, bottled water, SIM operatorsSecondary
  5. Livingcost Annaba prices updated 21 Jun 2026Index
  6. Mobilis internet passes, 1,000 DZD for 10 GB a monthOfficial
  7. Djezzy internet bundles and in-shop IDOfficial
  8. Ooredoo SMART 200 at 200 DZD for 24 hoursOfficial
  9. Idoom Fibre tiers, 3 Aug 2025, 60 Mbps at 2,200 DZDSecondary
  10. UK FCDO: ambulance 16 or 1021; private clinics; travel insuranceOfficial
  11. Bank of Algeria daily rate reused from the country prepOfficial
  12. Rabah Bitat routes last seen October 2026Secondary
  13. A2 east-west motorway, finished August 2023Secondary
  14. SETRAM tram cities; Annaba is not among themOfficial
  15. CHU Annaba listed on the Route de SeraidiSecondary
  16. Sheraton Annaba: address, shuttle 2,000 DZD, restaurants, bars, cardsOfficial
  17. Furnished F2 Caroubiers 50,000 DZD a month, listed 30 Nov 2025Listings
  18. Centre-ville F3, 62 m2, 10,500,000 DZDListings
  19. Ouedkniss classifieds homepageSecondary
  20. Jumia Algeria closed by 10 Mar 2026Secondary
  21. Theatre Azzedine Medjoubi, Place de la Revolution, 1,300 seatsOfficial
  22. Institut francais Annaba mediatheque, Boulevard du 1er NovembreOfficial
  23. El Kala National Park, El Tarf, decree 1983, UNESCO 1990Secondary
  24. Lake Fetzara, 18 km southeast, Ramsar 4 Jun 2003Secondary
  25. MacTabBI coworking, 129 Boulevard Ben Boulaid, posts through May 2026Secondary
  26. Grant Thornton LF 2025: taxe fonciere 3 percent, empty second homes 10 percentSecondary
  27. Registration code art. 252: 5 percent on property salesSecondary
  28. KPMG Algeria 2025, copied via data/tax-profiles/dz.mdSecondary
  29. UK FCDO entry rules, reused from the country prepOfficial
  30. OSM way Gare d Annaba, Avenue de l ALNSecondary
  31. OSM way CHU Ibn Rochd, Boulevard Mohamed Seddik BenyahiaSecondary
  32. OSM way Basilique Saint-AugustinSecondary
  33. OSM way Hotel Sheraton, Boulevard Victor HugoSecondary
  34. OSM way Mairie d Annaba, Rue du C.N.R.ASecondary
  35. OSM way Plage ChapuisSecondary
  36. OSM way Theatre Azzedine MedjoubiSecondary
  37. OSM node Salah Bey MosqueSecondary
  38. OSM way Rabah Bitat AirportSecondary
  39. OSM way Cours de la revolutionSecondary
  40. OSM node Phare de Cap de GardeSecondary
  41. OSM way Plage Djenane El BeySecondary
  42. OSM relation Parc National d El KalaSecondary
  43. OSM way Lac FetzaraSecondary
  44. OSM way Hotel Seybouse InternationalSecondary
  45. OSM way Bibliotheque d AnnabaSecondary
  46. OSM node Societe Generale, Boulevard Plein OuestSecondary
  47. Yassir Food Red Food, Annaba, free delivery, panini 300 DZDOfficial
  48. Yalidine Annaba desks: Valmascort, Sidi Brahim, Sidi AchourOfficial
  49. 5th Mediterranean Film Festival, 24-30 Sep 2025, theatreSecondary
  50. Marche couvert, Marche El Hout, built 1936-38Secondary
  51. OSM node Musee des Ruines d HipponeSecondary

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Yassir Express - Grocery section not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers City Gym (Rue de l'ALN) - ~4,000 DZD monthly About 3,190 DZD a month on the June 2026 city index. The Sheraton has a guest fitness…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% (on income over 1,440,000 DZD annually) 35% on annual income above 3,840,000 DZD.
    • Highway Access A1 East-West Highway connecting to Constantine and Algiers Annaba is at the eastern end of the east-west motorway. The A2 runs from Algiers to the…
    • Historic Buildings Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) colonial architecture Mairie d Annaba, Rue du C.N.R.A, and the 1884 theatre on Place de la Revolution.
    • Historical Sites The Roman Ruins of Hippo Regius The ruins of Hippo Regius, where Augustine was bishop from 396 to 430.
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 20-40 Mbps via fiber; 4G speeds reach 50 Mbps Algerie Telecom Idoom Fibre, from 60 Mbps at 2,200 DZD a month to 1.5 Gbps at 4,200 DZD…
    • Language Classes Institut Français d'Annaba (French) or private schools for Derja/Arabic not set
    • Laundry Services Pressing Le Progrès (Downtown near the Theatre) The Sheraton offers same-day dry cleaning. A city pressing price was not opened.
    • Libraries & Study Spots Bibliothèque Principale de Lecture Publique (Boulevard 1er Novembre) The Institut francais mediatheque on Boulevard du 1er Novembre 1954, and Bibliotheque d…
    • Local Brewery No local breweries; Barchon (Algiers) imports available in licensed bars not set
    • Local Heritage Philae (The Lighthouse) and the nautical heritage of the port The port of Hippo, later Bone, and the Phare de Cap de Garde.
    • Local Markets El Hattab Market Marche couvert d'Annaba (Marche El Hout, also called Marche francais), on the block of Ibn…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Annaba Railway Station (Gare d'Annaba) for SNTF services Gare d'Annaba, Avenue de l'ALN. The February 2023 guide lists a night train from Algiers…
    • Museums & Art Venues Hippo Regius Museum (Ruins and mosaics of the Roman city) Musee des Ruines d'Hippone, Route de la musee d'Hipone. The February 2023 guide lists the…
    • Music Scene Malouf music performances at local weddings and cultural centers not set
    • Must-See Landmarks Basilica of Saint Augustine (Basilique Saint-Augustin) Basilique Saint-Augustin, on the hill west of downtown, with the Hippo Regius ruins beside…
    • National Parks Nearby El Kala National Park (Approx. 1.5 hours drive east) Parc national d'El Kala, in El Tarf, about an hour and a half east. UNESCO biosphere…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Edough Mountain (Montagne de l'Edough) for hiking and cork forests Seraidi, about 13 km into the Edough massif, which rises to 1,080 m.
    • Networking Events Events organized by any local ANPT (National Agency of Technology Parks) incubator MacTabBI in Saint-Cloud posts talks and training through May 2026. No public ticket price…
    • Parcel Delivery Service EMS Algeria (Post Office) or DHL Express (Boulevard du 1er Novembre) Yalidine lists an Annaba desk at Valmascort, Avenue Seddik Benyahia, Residence Fadi el…
    • Popular International Cuisine Venezia (Italian) and various French-style bistros along the coast Al Pesto (Italian, 19th floor) and Feast, both at the Sheraton Annaba.
    • Population Approximately 450,000 257,359 in the commune at the 14 April 2008 census, the latest ONS figure opened; the…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C (Europlug) and Type E/F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax Yes, annual land tax (Taxe Foncière) based on rental value Yes. Annual taxe fonciere, normal rate 3%. The 2025 finance law raised the rate on empty…
    • Property Transaction Tax Registration duty of 5% plus notary fees (approx 1-3%) 5% registration duty on a purchase of immovable property (registration code, article 252).
    • Public Transport Passes No unified pass; ETUSA buses cost 20-30 DZD per trip No tram: SETRAM lists Algiers, Oran, Setif, Constantine, Mostaganem, Sidi Bel Abbes and…
    • Regional Travel SNTF Train to Constantine (3 hours, ~400 DZD) or 'Taxi Collectif' for speed Shared taxis from the inter-wilaya station about 1 km south of the rail station, including…
    • Religious Sites Sidi Bou Merouane Mosque (11th Century) Basilique Saint-Augustin and the Salah Bey Mosque on Rue Naghra Mohamed, built in 1792.
    • SIM Card Ooredoo, Djezzy, and Mobilis. Ooredoo 'Haya!' offers 50GB for approx. 2000 DZD Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo, bought in a shop with ID. Mobilis 1,000 DZD for 10 GB a…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Seraïdi Village overlook (800m above sea level) Seraidi, about 13 km up the Edough, and the basilica hill over the city.
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb (limited) and local sites like Ouedkniss (3,000 - 7,000 DZD/night) Ouedkniss and Darjadida. A furnished F2 in Caroubiers was listed at 50,000 DZD a month…
    • Social Events for Expats InterNations Annaba Community (mostly online-organized meetups at Sheraton bar) not set
    • Street Art Mural art near the harbor and university district not set
    • Street Food Stalls Kiosks at Cours de la Révolution for Bourek and Garantita Bourek and cafe pizza. The Cours de la Revolution is the cafe and kiosk strip.
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 180,000 DZD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 7,200,000 DZD) About 126,000 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 centre index (a 40 m2 studio at that rate is…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 120,000 DZD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 4,800,000 DZD) About 83,900 DZD per m2 on the June 2026 suburb index (a 40 m2 studio at that rate is…
    • Table Tennis Spots Local youth centers (Maison de Jeunes) in the city center not set
    • Tap Water Not recommended for drinking; bottled water like Ifri or Lalla Khedidja is standard (30… No Annaba utility page confirmed the tap is drinkable, so visitors use bottled water. The…
    • Tax System Residence-based; residents taxed on worldwide income Residents are taxed on worldwide income (tax domicile, commonly more than 183 days)…
    • Tech Repair Services Various shops in 'Le Champ de Mars' area for phone/laptop repair not set
    • Theater Venues Théâtre Régional d'Annaba (Azzedine Medjoubi) Theatre regional Azzedine Medjoubi, Place de la Revolution, about 1,300 seats, built in…
    • Top International Airline Air Algérie Air Algerie from Rabah Bitat to Paris (Charles de Gaulle and Orly) and Istanbul, in the…
    • Top Regional Airline Tassili Airlines Air Algerie from Rabah Bitat (AAE) to Algiers and Oran. Airportia in October 2026 showed…
    • VAT 19% (reduced rate of 9% for specific items) 19% standard rate.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Restaurant El Mountazah (Seraïdi) - offers various vegetable tagines not set
    • Wine Bars Le Caroubier at Sheraton Annaba (Select Algerian wines like Coteaux de Mascara) not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Sheraton Annaba Spa (High-end yoga and sauna facilities) not set

    Tap Water (31 DZD a litre, 47 DZD for 1.5 L), Accommodation and Short Term Rentals (Seybouse street; F2 expiry 30 Aug 2026), Top Regional Airline, Top International Airline, Highway Access, Main Train/Transit Hub, Museums & Art Venues, Religious Sites, Birdwatching Locations, Property Tax (7% to 10%), Studio Purchase Price (City Center), 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center), 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) corrected from pages opened this pass; Best Food Delivery App, Annual Events, Local Markets and Parcel Delivery Service filled; Language Classes cleared because the Institut page is a library catalogue (livingcost.org).

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