Moving to Bahrain from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Bahrain, you would find that Bahrain is 2.7 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,194 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly BHD44,392 in Bahrain to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Tunisia and Bahrain.

What does your salary buy?

TND221,194 BHD44,392

To maintain the same standard of living in Bahrain

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 99.0% more

Groceries

pay 2.0 times more

Transportation

pay 3.4 times more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 3.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.8 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 0.1277 BHD (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?

What the data shows about people moving from Tunisia to Bahrain.

Living there in 2020
618 ↑ 30% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia live in Bahrain · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahrain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
BH
8.1

Bahrain performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
BH
8.4

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
BH
23.9t

Tunisia performs better than Bahrain 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

TN
13.7
BH
18.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
BH
133.7%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
BH
$57,600

Bahrain performs significantly better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
BH
10.2

Bahrain 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

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Manama
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Tunis Manama
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Bahrain 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 Bahrain than Tunisia?

On average Bahrain is around 57% pricier than Tunisia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Bahrain?

Budget about BHD11,098 for 3 months in Bahrain (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 Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

Both Tunisia and Bahrain share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN BH
Population 11,896,972 1,540,558
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 999