Moving to Pakistan from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 25.9% cheaper than Tunisia overall. A TND220,000 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly PKR15,100,000 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Karachi averages 90°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Pakistan cheaper than Tunisia?

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

Restaurants

pay 26.4% less

Groceries

pay 34.7% less

Transportation

pay 6.2% more

Housing

pay 28.1% less

Childcare

pay 41.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TND = 92.43 PKR (November 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.

What salary do you need in Pakistan?

What does your salary buy?

TND220,000 → PKR15,100,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Pakistan cost about 28% less than cities in Tunisia.

Tunisia

Nabul 40%
Tunis ★ 37%
Monastir 36%
Ben Arous 34%
Hammamet 33%

Pakistan

Lahore 19%
Karachi 19%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.7
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
$1,113
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
13.2
PK
11.6

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
PK
0.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
15.0
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
PK
110.0%

Tunisia performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
PK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$4,657
PK
$1,596

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TN
76.7 yrs
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
9.7
PK
48.2

Tunisia performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Pakistan vs Tunisia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Karachi
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 84°/58°F (29°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 96°/79°F (35°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 91°/80°F (33°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 90°/63°F (32°/17°C)
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Month Tunis Karachi
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C)

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Can you move from Tunisia to Pakistan?

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan than Tunisia?

Yes — Pakistan is on average about 26% cheaper than Tunisia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PKR3,775,000 in Pakistan on a TND220,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.5 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 Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.7 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 13.2 in Tunisia. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN PK
Population 12,348,573 255,219,554
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Arabic English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 15