Moving to Tunisia from Portugal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Portugal to Tunisia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Portugal to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 51.0% cheaper than Portugal overall. A €65,579 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly TND135,287 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Portugal to Tunisia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,579 → TND135,287
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 67.7% less
Groceries
pay 33.2% less
Transportation
pay 48.9% less
Housing
pay 69.7% less
Childcare
pay 77.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.5% 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 Portugal to Tunisia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal 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
Portugal 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
Portugal 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
Portugal 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
Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, 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 | Lisbon | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Lisbon | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
Instituto Português do Mar e da AtmosferaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Portugal?
Yes — Tunisia is on average about 39% cheaper than Portugal. 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 TND33,822 in Tunisia on a €65,579 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?
Portugal performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Portugal?
Portugal 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 57.7 in Portugal. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
