Moving to Tunisia from Norway
What to Expect
Considering a move from Norway to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Norway to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 76.3% cheaper than Norway overall. A NOK720,000 salary in Norway would need to be roughly TND53,400 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 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Norway and Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
NOK720,000 → TND53,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
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Restaurants
pay 80.3% less
Groceries
pay 68.8% less
Transportation
pay 67.6% less
Housing
pay 84.9% less
Childcare
pay 71.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 75.4% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Tunisia cost about 49% less than cities in Norway.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Norway.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Norway 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
Norway 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
Norway 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
Norway performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Norway 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
Norway generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Norwegian Tax Administration (2017), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Oslo | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Oslo | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
Norwegian Meteorological InstituteVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.
Norway passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Norway
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 Norway?
On average Tunisia is about 76% less expensive than Norway, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Budget about TND13,350 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a NOK720,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Tunisia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Tunisia: 15.0 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?
Norway performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Norway.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Norway?
Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 49.8 in Norway. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Norway?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.
