Cuba Algeria

Updated 2026-02-25

Cuba

Minimum Wage

$MN12.12 /hr

$0.03 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

$MN6,649 /mo

Algeria

Minimum Wage

DZD138.46 /hr

$1.02 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

DZD55,000 /mo

Min wage: -97% Cuba vs Algeria Avg. salary: -96% Cuba vs Algeria

The minimum wage in Cuba is roughly 35 times lower than in Algeria in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a lower-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $16/mo in Cuba versus $406/mo in Algeria, a 25.0:1 ratio. Cuba has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 1.8% compared to 11.6%.

Cuba's unemployment rate is 1.8% compared to Algeria's 11.6%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Cuba and Algeria
Metric	Cuba	Algeria	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$MN12.12 $0.03	DZD138.46 $1.02	-97.1%
Minimum wage /mo	$MN2,100 $5.12	DZD24,000 $177.12	-97.1%
Minimum wage /yr	$MN25,200 $61.46	DZD288,000 $2,125.46	-97.1%
Avg. gross salary /mo	$MN6,649 /mo $16.22	DZD55,000 /mo $405.90	-96.0%
Avg. net salary /mo	$MN6,300 /mo $15.37	DZD43,000 /mo $317.34	-95.2%
Median individual income /yr	$MN48,000 /yr $117.07	DZD300,000 /yr $2,214.02	-94.7%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Cuba is higher.

Work Week

Cuba: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard working hours at 8 hours/day and 44 hours/week. Overtime is paid at 125% of normal rate. Some sectors work 40 hours/week.
Algeria: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Law (Law 90-11) sets standard working hours at 40 per week for most sectors and 44 hours for certain sectors. Weekly rest is Friday and Saturday. Overtime paid at 150% of normal rate for first 4 hours and 200% for subsequent hours.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Cuba Algeria Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Cuba (USD)	Algeria (USD)
2005	$0.55/hr	—
2010	—	$111/hr
2012	—	$133/hr
2019	$0.98/hr	—
2020	$0.98/hr	$148/hr
2021	$5.12/hr	—
2026	—	$177/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Cuba earns 3357% less per hour in USD terms than one in Algeria. Standard work weeks differ: Cuba mandates 44 hours while Algeria mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Cuba are $1 vs $41 in Algeria.

See this comparison from Algeria's perspective: Algeria vs Cuba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Cuba or Algeria?

In Cuba, the minimum wage is $MN12.12/hr ($0.03 USD). In Algeria, it is DZD138.46/hr ($1.02 USD). Algeria has the higher rate by 3357% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Cuba may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Cuba compared to Algeria?

The average gross salary in Cuba is $MN6,649/mo ($16.22 USD), compared to DZD55,000/mo ($405.90 USD) in Algeria. In USD terms, workers in Cuba earn approximately 2403% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Cuba and Algeria is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Algeria earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Cuba.

How do work hours compare between Cuba and Algeria?

Cuba has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Algeria. Workers in Cuba work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Algeria working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.