Moving to Arkansas from Tunisia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tunisia to Arkansas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Tunisia to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 4.2 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,194 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly $120,039 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Tunisia and Arkansas.
What does your salary buy?
TND221,194 → $120,039
To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.7 times more
Groceries
pay 3.8 times more
Transportation
pay 2.4 times more
Housing
pay 5.1 times more
Childcare
pay 9.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.2 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Tunisia to Arkansas.
people moved from Tunisia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Tunisia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arkansas compared to Tunisia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Tunisia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arkansas performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arkansas performs significantly better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Tunisia performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tunis | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Tunis | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Tunisia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Tunisia?
On average Arkansas is around 60% pricier than Tunisia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?
Budget about $30,010 for 3 months in Arkansas (based on a TND221,194 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arkansas?
From major Arkansas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Tunisia and Arkansas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Tunisia?
Tunisia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Tunisia?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.
What language do they speak in Arkansas?
The official language in Arkansas is English. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.