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 82.1% more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,234,299 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly TND337,248 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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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bangladesh to Tunisia.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,234,299 TND337,248

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 72.8% more

Groceries

pay 50.9% more

Transportation

pay 1.2% less

Housing

pay 2.0 times more

Childcare

pay 3.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.024 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
TN
4.6
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
$198
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
TN
12.9

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

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 The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
TN
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
TN
11.9

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

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)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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 52% 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 BDT9,234,299 comparable salary, that's around TND84,312 in Tunisia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 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 4.6 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 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 6.7 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 165,650,475 11,896,972
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