Moving to Tunisia from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 52.4% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR280,000 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly TND106,000 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 33.0% less
Groceries
pay 36.6% less
Transportation
pay 35.9% less
Housing
pay 67.3% less
Childcare
pay 76.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.2% 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.
What salary do you need in Tunisia?
What does your salary buy?
SAR280,000 → TND106,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
Calculate with your salary →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 30% less than cities in Saudi Arabia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Saudi Arabia 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
Tunisia performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Department of Zakat and Income Tax (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Riyadh | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
National Center for MeteorologyCan you move from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
On average Tunisia is about 52% less expensive than Saudi Arabia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
Budget about TND26,500 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a SAR280,000 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?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia 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 34.1 in Saudi Arabia. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
Both Saudi Arabia and Tunisia share the same official language: Arabic.
