Moving to New Caledonia from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to New Caledonia, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
663 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia live in New Caledonia · UN DESA

Who's moving to New Caledonia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
NC
3.1

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
NC
17.1t

Tunisia performs better than New Caledonia 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
NC
19.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TN
79.0%
NC
82.0%

New Caledonia 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%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
NC
$35,700

New Caledonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
NC
5.0

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Tunisia 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

Noumea Rain: 42.2 in/yr (1072 mm)
79° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Noumea
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 77°/68°F (25°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 74°/63°F (23°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 81°/69°F (27°/21°C)
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Month Tunis Noumea
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C)

Data: Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Required
Tunisia passport holders need a visa to enter New Caledonia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Caledonia?

With 19.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia.

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

What's the weather like in New Caledonia compared to Tunisia?

The average high temperature in Noumea is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Noumea receives around 42.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

The official language in New Caledonia is French. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN NC
Population 11,896,972 297,160
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +687
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197