Moving to Tunisia from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Tunisia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Tunisia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
TN
16.3

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
TN
2.6t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
TN
13.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
TN
79.0%

Bahamas performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
TN
$12,300

Bahamas performs better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
TN
11.9

Tunisia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Tunis
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Nassau Tunis
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Tunisia. To live, work, or study long-term in Tunisia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tunisia's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

With 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tunisia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Bahamas?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS TN
Population 355,608 11,896,972
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197