Moving to Tunisia from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cabo Verde 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

CV
6.2
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
TN
16.3

Tunisia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
TN
12.9

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
TN
2.6t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
TN
98.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
TN
$12,300

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
TN
11.9

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Tunis
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Praia Tunis
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Tunisia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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 Cabo Verde and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Tunisia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV TN
Population 596,707 11,896,972
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197