Moving to Tunisia from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Tunisia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan to Tunisia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
TN
16.3

Tunisia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan 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

SD
70.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
TN
2.6t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
TN
$12,300

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
TN
11.9

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

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Tunis
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Khartoum Tunis
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Tunisia passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

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?

With 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tunisia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Tunisia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Sudan?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD TN
Population 47,958,856 11,896,972
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Arabic, English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197