Moving to Tunisia from Iran
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iran to Tunisia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iran to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 40.8% more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR103,166,250,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly TND183,554 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iran and Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
IRR103,166,250,000 → TND183,554
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.8% less
Groceries
pay 46.2% more
Transportation
pay 1.7% less
Housing
pay 51.6% more
Childcare
pay 98.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 82.5% more
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 Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iran 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iran generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iran performs better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in literacy rate.
Data: 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 | Tehran | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa FreeData: 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 Iran?
On average Tunisia is about 17% less expensive than Iran, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Budget about TND45,888 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a IRR103,166,250,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Iran generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Iran?
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
