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 58.8% cheaper than Greece overall. A €67,000 salary in Greece would need to be roughly TND92,600 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Is Tunisia cheaper than Greece?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 67.1% less

Groceries

pay 45.3% less

Transportation

pay 52.9% less

Housing

pay 67.5% less

Childcare

pay 73.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 57.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.36 TND (October 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.

What salary do you need in Tunisia?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → TND92,600

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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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 19% less than cities in Greece.

Greece

Xanthi 43%
Kavala 42%

Tunisia

Nabul 40%
Tunis ★ 37%
Monastir 36%
Ben Arous 34%
Hammamet 33%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Greece and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GR
0.8
TN
4.7
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
$1,113
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
65.8
TN
13.2

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
44.7
TN
15.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.3%
TN
98.1%

Greece performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
8.5%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$26,948
TN
$4,657

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GR
81.8 yrs
TN
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.2
TN
9.7

Greece 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), GSIS, Greece (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Tunisia vs Greece

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

Can you move from Greece to Tunisia?

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 59% 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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around TND23,150 in Tunisia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

With 15.0 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 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Greece?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 65.8 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 10,413,962 12,348,573
Currency Euro (€) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Greek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 197