Moving to Austria from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Austria, you would find that Austria is 4.4 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,194 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly €133,239 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Tunisia to Austria.

What does your salary buy?

TND221,194 €133,239

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 6.2 times more

Groceries

pay 4.1 times more

Transportation

pay 4.2 times more

Housing

pay 5.3 times more

Childcare

pay 6.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TND = 0.2965 EUR (July 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Tunisia to Austria, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
472 ↑ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Tunisia to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
AT
55.1

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
AT
6.3t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though Austria 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

TN
13.7
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
AT
$64,600

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
AT
3.2

Austria generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Vienna
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Tunis Vienna
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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 Austria than Tunisia?

Day-to-day costs in Austria run about 103% higher than Tunisia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TND221,194 comparable salary, that's around €33,310 in Austria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Austria?

With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tunisia and Austria.

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Tunisia?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN AT
Population 11,896,972 8,913,088
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 112