Moving to Tunisia from Dominica

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominica to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Dominica to Tunisia, 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 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
TN
16.3

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
TN
2.6t

Dominica performs better than Tunisia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
TN
98.1%

Dominica performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
TN
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
TN
11.9

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Tunis
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Roseau Tunis
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Tunisia passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

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?

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?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Dominica?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Dominica?

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM TN
Population 74,629 11,896,972
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197