Moving to Tunisia from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Senegal to Tunisia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
433 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Senegal live in Tunisia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tunisia?

Top countries of origin for Tunisia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
TN
16.3

Tunisia performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal 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

SN
65.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
TN
2.6t

Senegal generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SN
1.4
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
TN
$12,300

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
TN
11.9

Tunisia performs significantly better than Senegal across all family life metrics.

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Tunis
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Dakar Tunis
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Senegal passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Tunisia passport holders can enter Senegal without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Tunisia performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Senegal?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN TN
Population 17,923,036 11,896,972
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 197