Moving to Tunisia from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 61.4% more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,400,000 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly TND365,000 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Tunisia cheaper than Bangladesh?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 72.8% more

Groceries

pay 22.3% more

Transportation

pay 11.6% less

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.024 TND (November 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.

What salary do you need in Tunisia?

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,400,000 → TND365,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Tunisia cost about 52% more than cities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Tunisia

Nabul 40%
Tunis ★ 37%
Monastir 36%
Ben Arous 34%
Hammamet 33%

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
TN
4.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
TN
16.3

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$199
TN
$1,113
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BD
7.2
TN
13.2

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
TN
2.6t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
8.1
TN
15.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
TN
98.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
3.8%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$2,597
TN
$4,657

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BD
74.9 yrs
TN
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
24.4
TN
9.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Tunisia vs Bangladesh

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Tunis
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Dhaka Tunis
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

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Can you move from Bangladesh to Tunisia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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 Bangladesh?

Day-to-day costs in Tunisia run about 61% higher than Bangladesh on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BDT9,400,000 comparable salary, that's around TND91,250 in Tunisia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

With 15.0 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 Bangladesh and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Bangladesh?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 7.2 in Bangladesh. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD TN
Population 175,686,899 12,348,573
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 197