Moving to Tunisia from Iraq
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iraq to Tunisia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iraq to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 9.0% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,131,745 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly TND305,195 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 87°F in Baghdad, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Iraq to Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,131,745 → TND305,195
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
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Restaurants
pay 5.2% more
Groceries
pay 28.1% more
Transportation
pay 12.0% more
Housing
pay 38.0% less
Childcare
pay 0.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.2% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Iraq to Tunisia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iraq and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tunisia performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.
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
Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq 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
Tunisia performs significantly better than Iraq 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
Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in electricity per capita.
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
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in unemployment 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
Tunisia performs significantly better than Iraq across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and SeismologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Iraq
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 Iraq?
Day-to-day costs in Tunisia run about 38% higher than Iraq on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 IQD98,131,745 comparable salary, that's around TND76,299 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 Iraq and Tunisia.
Is Tunisia safe for expats?
Tunisia performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Iraq?
Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
