Moving to Nepal from Tunisia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tunisia to Nepal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tunisia to Nepal, you would find that Nepal is 13.7% cheaper than Tunisia overall. A TND221,434 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly NPR7,502,083 in Nepal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Tunisia to Nepal.

What does your salary buy?

TND221,434 NPR7,502,083

To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 23.0% less

Groceries

pay 2.8% less

Transportation

pay 63.6% more

Housing

pay 56.8% less

Childcare

pay 27.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.8% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 51.04 NPR (June 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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tunisia to Nepal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
NP
28.2

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
NP
8.7

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
NP
0.5t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
NP
8.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
NP
$4,700

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
NP
25.1

Tunisia performs better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Tunis Kathmandu
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Nepal

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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 Nepal than Tunisia?

Yes — Nepal is on average about 34% cheaper than Tunisia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Nepal?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NPR1,875,521 in Nepal on a TND221,434 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Nepal?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nepal has 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN NP
Population 11,896,972 30,666,598
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages Arabic Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 100