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, you would find that Tunisia is 18.3% cheaper than Tanzania overall. A TZS200,000,000 salary in Tanzania would need to be roughly TND184,000 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 87°F in Dar Es Salaam, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Tunisia cheaper than Tanzania?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 9.1% less

Groceries

pay 12.6% less

Transportation

pay 13.0% less

Housing

pay 26.4% less

Childcare

pay 81.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 23.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TZS = 0.0011 TND (October 2026)

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?

TZS200,000,000 → TND184,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.8
TN
4.7
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
$1,113
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
TN
13.2

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
0.2
TN
15.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

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 World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
1.6%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$1,319
TN
$4,657

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TZ
67.2 yrs
TN
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
28.7
TN
9.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tanzania Revenue Authority (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Tunisia vs Tanzania

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dar Es Salaam Rain: 45.3 in/yr (1150 mm)
87° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dar Es Salaam Tunis
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/70°F (30°/21°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/65°F (30°/18°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/70°F (31°/21°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Dar Es Salaam Tunis
Jan 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.3°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 87°/72°F (30.7°/22.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 86°/70°F (29.8°/21.3°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.2°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 84°/65°F (28.9°/18.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.1°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.4°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 89°/70°F (31.4°/21.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Can you move from Tanzania to Tunisia?

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

Is it cheaper to live in Tunisia than Tanzania?

On average Tunisia is about 18% less expensive than Tanzania, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

Budget about TND46,000 for 3 months in Tunisia (based on a TZS200,000,000 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?

Tanzania performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 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 13.2 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 87°F in Dar Es Salaam. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dar Es Salaam gets 45.3 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 70,545,865 12,348,573
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