Moving to Tunisia from Bahrain

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahrain to Tunisia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahrain to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 42.9% cheaper than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,308 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly TND141,217 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 86°F in Manama, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bahrain to Tunisia.

What does your salary buy?

BHD28,308 TND141,217

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 48.8% less

Groceries

pay 27.9% less

Transportation

pay 10.6% less

Housing

pay 67.5% less

Childcare

pay 68.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 65.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 BHD = 7.84 TND (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahrain to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
TN
16.3

Bahrain performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
TN
2.6t

Tunisia performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
TN
98.1%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
TN
$12,300

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
TN
11.9

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Tunis
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Manama Tunis
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Bahrain passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Tunisia than Bahrain?

Yes — Tunisia is on average about 36% cheaper than Bahrain. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TND35,304 in Tunisia on a BHD28,308 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tunisia has 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Bahrain?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

Both Bahrain and Tunisia share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH TN
Population 1,540,558 11,896,972
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 197