Moving to Tunisia from China
What to Expect
Considering a move from China to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from China to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 26.7% cheaper than China overall. A CN¥500,000 salary in China would need to be roughly TND164,000 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.7% more
Groceries
pay 22.7% less
Transportation
pay 13.0% less
Housing
pay 31.7% less
Childcare
pay 85.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.2% less
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?
CN¥500,000 → TND164,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
Calculate with your salary →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 15% more than cities in China.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to China.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tunisia performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
China performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
China generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
China generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Administration of Taxation (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Tunisia vs China
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Shanghai | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/36°F (10°/2°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/60°F (23°/16°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/47°F (17°/9°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Shanghai | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/33°F (7.7°/0.5°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/35°F (8.6°/1.5°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 55°/41°F (12.7°/5.1°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 65°/51°F (18.6°/10.6°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 74°/60°F (23.5°/15.7°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.3°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/77°F (31.6°/24.8°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.7°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.3°/14.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.4°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
China Meteorological AdministrationCan you move from China to Tunisia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting China
Visa RequiredData: 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 China?
On average Tunisia is about 27% less expensive than China, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Budget about TND41,000 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a CN¥500,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Tunisia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Tunisia: 15.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tunisia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Tunisia safe for expats?
China 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 0.5 in China.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to China?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 31.1 in China. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to China?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 68°F in Shanghai. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Shanghai gets 43.8 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In China, the official language is Chinese.
