Moving to Tunisia from Israel
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Israel to Tunisia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Israel to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 65.5% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪224,899 salary in Israel would need to be roughly TND98,127 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Israel to Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
₪224,899 → TND98,127
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
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Restaurants
pay 80.5% less
Groceries
pay 51.4% less
Transportation
pay 59.2% less
Housing
pay 72.6% less
Childcare
pay 84.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 71.0% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Israel to Tunisia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Israel performs better than Tunisia 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
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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
Israel 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
share of households with internet
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in water stress level.
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
Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in top income tax 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
Israel generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, 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 | Jerusalem | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
Israel Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.
Israel passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Required
Tunisia passport holder visiting Israel
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 Israel?
Yes — Tunisia is on average about 56% cheaper than Israel. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TND24,532 in Tunisia on a ₪224,899 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Tunisia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Tunisia has 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Tunisia safe for expats?
Israel performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Israel?
Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
