Moving to Tunisia from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 4.7% cheaper than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,393,750 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly TND254,259 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

KZT35,393,750 TND254,259

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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

Restaurants

pay 33.8% less

Groceries

pay 11.2% more

Transportation

pay 23.8% more

Housing

pay 12.0% less

Childcare

pay 43.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 13.3% more

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Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0063 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 Kazakhstan to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
TN
16.3

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
TN
12.9

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
TN
2.6t

Tunisia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
TN
98.1%

Kazakhstan performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
TN
$12,300

Kazakhstan performs better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
TN
11.9

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

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Tunis
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Astana Tunis
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

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 Kazakhstan?

No — Tunisia is on average about 15% more expensive than Kazakhstan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TND63,565 in Tunisia on a KZT35,393,750 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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ TN
Population 19,398,331 11,896,972
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +216
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 197