Moving to Tunisia from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 29.9% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,429 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly TND209,460 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Tunisia.

What does your salary buy?

BAM128,429 TND209,460

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 56.0% less

Groceries

pay 24.0% less

Transportation

pay 33.6% less

Housing

pay 36.7% less

Childcare

pay 33.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BAM = 1.73 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
1.1
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
TN
16.3

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
$1,989
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
55.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
TN
2.6t

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
27.1
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
TN
98.1%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
TN
$12,300

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
TN
11.9

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Tunisia across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Tunis
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Sarajevo Tunis
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Tunisia passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Generally yes: Tunisia runs about 6% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

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 BAM128,429 comparable salary, that's around TND52,365 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA TN
Population 3,816,459 11,896,972
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 197