Moving to Tunisia from Jordan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Jordan to Tunisia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Jordan to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 19.7% cheaper than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly TND239,067 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Jordan to Tunisia.

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 TND239,067

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 9.4% less

Groceries

pay 1.5% more

Transportation

pay 29.5% less

Housing

pay 36.4% less

Childcare

pay 38.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 4.16 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jordan to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
TN
16.3

Jordan 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

JO
$798
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
TN
12.9

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
TN
2.6t

Jordan performs better than Tunisia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
TN
98.1%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
TN
$12,300

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
TN
11.9

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Tunis
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Amman Tunis
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Tunisia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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 Jordan?

No — Tunisia is on average about 8% more expensive than Jordan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TND59,767 in Tunisia on a JOD53,175 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?

Jordan performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in health coverage index. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

Both Jordan and Tunisia share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO TN
Population 10,998,531 11,896,972
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 197