Moving to Tunisia from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 51.5% cheaper than Costa Rica overall. A CRC33,997,640 salary in Costa Rica would need to be roughly TND136,831 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Costa Rica and Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
CRC33,997,640 → TND136,831
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 66.4% less
Groceries
pay 39.5% less
Transportation
pay 49.1% less
Housing
pay 63.8% less
Childcare
pay 76.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.9% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in homicide rate.
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
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica performs better than Tunisia 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
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in poverty 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
Costa Rica generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Data: Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
Instituto Meteorológico NacionalVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Costa Rica
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 Costa Rica?
On average Tunisia is about 38% less expensive than Costa Rica, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Budget about TND34,208 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a CRC33,997,640 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: 13.7 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?
Costa Rica generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 26.4 in Costa Rica. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
