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Post Report of the Day

Algiers, Algeria

Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?

No, I would not. Might be a good post for families with young kids as I imagine you are self-sufficient socially. For young couples and singles not much to do.

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

Produce can be good and cheap but only in season. Meat is of low quality and expensive. Shrimps are like gold here and fish is expensive as well. Chicken is pretty much the only affordable...