Moving to Tunisia from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 51.2% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,577 salary in Greece would need to be roughly TND147,923 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Greece to Tunisia.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 TND147,923

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 66.0% less

Groceries

pay 38.5% less

Transportation

pay 47.3% less

Housing

pay 65.0% less

Childcare

pay 68.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.37 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 Greece 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

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

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
TN
16.3

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
TN
12.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GR
23.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
TN
2.6t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
TN
98.1%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
TN
$12,300

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
TN
11.9

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Tunis
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Athens Tunis
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Required
Tunisia passport holders need a visa to enter Greece.

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 Greece?

Generally yes: Tunisia runs about 33% cheaper than Greece 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 €65,577 comparable salary, that's around TND36,981 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 Greece and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Greece 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 Greece.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR TN
Population 10,533,871 11,896,972
Currency Euro (€) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Greek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 197