Moving to Tunisia from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tanzania to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tanzania to Tunisia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
TN
16.3

Tanzania performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
TN
2.6t

Tanzania performs better than Tunisia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
TN
98.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
TN
$12,300

Tanzania 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

TZ
70.2 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
TN
11.9

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

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Tunis
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Dodoma Tunis
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Tunisia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tunisia: 13.7 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?

Tanzania performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Tanzania?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

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

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At a Glance

TZ TN
Population 63,852,892 11,896,972
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages English, Swahili Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 197