Moving to Tunisia from Lebanon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lebanon to Tunisia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lebanon to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 34.7% cheaper than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,716,250,000 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly TND183,109 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lebanon and Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
LBP6,716,250,000 → TND183,109
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 55.3% less
Groceries
pay 3.3% more
Transportation
pay 34.5% less
Housing
pay 60.1% less
Childcare
pay 47.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.8% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Lebanon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon performs better than Tunisia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, 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 | Beirut | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Beirut | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | — | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | — | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | — | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | — | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | — | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | — | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | — | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | — | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | — | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | — | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | — | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.
Lebanon passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Required
Tunisia passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Lebanon?
On average Tunisia is about 16% less expensive than Lebanon, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Budget about TND45,777 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a LBP6,716,250,000 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?
Lebanon performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Lebanon?
Lebanon performs better than Tunisia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Lebanon?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.
