Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Tunisia
Affordable cost
Mild climate
Lower middle income
Quick highlights
- Capital: Tunis
- Income level: Lower middle income
- Currency: TND
Cost band
Affordable
Climate
Mild
Languages
Arabic
English official
No
Country ranking
6 / 105.8
Cost of living & financial considerations
7 / 107.00
Low costs in Tunis and Sousse but standards vary. Public services variable.
Estimated monthly total
$770-$1,150
/ month
Housing (capital, 1BR)
$450/month
Tunis decent districts limited modern builds
Housing (countryside, 1BR)
$280/month
Inland towns very low rents
Food (home cooking)
$210/month
Local produce cheap | imports add cost
Food (eating out)
$420/month
Brik and café meals inexpensive
Healthcare
$140/month
Private doctors low fee | insurance buffer
Transport
$60/month
Louage and buses cheap
Utilities + internet
$80/month
Mild winters | moderate internet
Financial overall
Sources: WB | IMF
7 / 107
Low costs in Tunis and Sousse but standards vary. Public services variable.
Financial: Tax
Sources: OECD | WB
6 / 106
Rules are workable but professional help is often needed.
Financial: Prices & housing
Sources: Numbeo | WB
8 / 108
Low local prices but modern housing varies by city.
Financial: Banking
Sources: WB Findex
6 / 106
Cash is common and international transfers can be slow.
Financial: Monthly budget
Sources: Numbeo
7 / 107
Comfortable budgets stay low if expectations are realistic.
Healthcare access & quality
5 / 105.00
Best private care is in Tunis and Sousse. Outside hubs provider depth drops.
Healthcare overall
Sources: WHO | OECD
5 / 105
Best private care is in Tunis and Sousse. Outside hubs provider depth drops.
Healthcare: Infrastructure
Sources: WHO
5 / 105
Hospitals strongest in major cities.
Healthcare: Insurance
Sources: WHO | OECD
4 / 104
Public coverage varies and private plans fill gaps.
Healthcare: Services & meds
Sources: WHO
5 / 105
Common meds available but some imports cost more.
Healthcare: Wait times
Sources: OECD
4 / 104
Private appointments faster than public waits.
Safety & stability
6 / 106.00
Safety in Tunis and Sousse varies by area. Public services variable.
Safety overall
Sources: WB WGI | UNODC
6 / 106
Safety in Tunis and Sousse varies by area. Public services variable.
Safety: Policies
Sources: WB WGI
6 / 106
Enforcement strongest in central districts.
Safety: Crime prevention
Sources: UNODC
6 / 106
Petty theft risk depends on neighborhood.
Safety: Legal framework
Sources: WB WGI
6 / 106
Rule of law is workable but slow processes exist.
Safety: Emergency prep
Sources: UNDRR
5 / 105
Emergency response best in cities and hazards need planning.
Climate & environment
6 / 106.00
Climate comfort is a daily driver. Public services variable.
Climate overall
Sources: WHO | UNEP
7 / 107
Climate comfort is a daily driver. Public services variable.
Climate: Weather comfort
Sources: NOAA
7 / 107
Seasonality and humidity shape comfort.
Climate: Air & water
Sources: WHO
7 / 107
Air quality can affect daily routines.
Climate: Nature & greenspace
Sources: UNEP
5 / 105
Nature access is best near coasts mountains or parks.
Climate: Environmental policy
Sources: OECD | UNEP
5 / 105
Environmental enforcement varies by region.
Social & community infrastructure
6 / 106.00
Expat networks concentrate in Tunis and Sousse. Public services variable.
Social overall
Sources: UNDP
6 / 106
Expat networks concentrate in Tunis and Sousse. Public services variable.
Social: Networks
Sources: UNDP
6 / 106
Social life easiest in expat districts.
Social: Clubs
Sources: UNDP
5 / 105
Clubs and meetups mostly in large cities.
Social: Language help
Sources: UNDP
5 / 105
Translation help exists but local language helps most.
Social: Amenities
Sources: UNDP
7 / 107
Recreation strongest in hubs and tourist regions.
Social: Food
Sources: UNDP
7 / 107
Dining variety best in major cities.
Social: Entertainment
Sources: UNDP
5 / 105
Entertainment options scale with city size.
Infrastructure & logistics
5 / 105.00
Connectivity and services strongest in Tunis and Sousse. Public services variable.
Infrastructure overall
Sources: WB | ITU
5 / 105
Connectivity and services strongest in Tunis and Sousse. Public services variable.
Infrastructure: Transit
Sources: WB
5 / 105
Public transport best in big cities.
Infrastructure: Roads
Sources: WB
5 / 105
Road quality varies by region.
Infrastructure: Mobility mix
Sources: WB
5 / 105
Rideshare helps in cities while cars help outside.
Infrastructure: Internet
Sources: ITU
6 / 106
Broadband and mobile quality best in urban areas.
Infrastructure: Housing quality
Sources: UN Habitat
5 / 105
Housing quality varies by building age and location.
Infrastructure: Utilities
Sources: WB
4 / 104
Utilities reliability varies and outages can happen.
Legal & administrative ease
5 / 105.00
Residency planning matters for long stays. Public services variable.
Legal overall
Sources: WB | OECD
5 / 105
Residency planning matters for long stays. Public services variable.
Legal: Visa/residency
Sources: IOM
5 / 105
Visa rules can change and proof of income matters.
Legal: Documentation
Sources: WB
5 / 105
Notarization and translations are common steps.
Legal: Estate/inheritance
Sources: OECD
5 / 105
Estate planning needs local advice for foreigners.
Legal: Admin procedures
Sources: WB
5 / 105
Administrative processes can be slow and in person.
Legal: Bureaucracy
Sources: WB
4 / 104
Paperwork friction is a regular complaint.