Moving to Papua New Guinea from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Moresby averages 88°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tunisia and Papua New Guinea 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
PG
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
PG
14.9

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Papua New Guinea leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
PG
0.6

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
PG
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
PG
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Tunisia 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
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
PG
0.1%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea 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%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
PG
$4,200

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea 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
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
PG
33.6

Tunisia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

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

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Port Moresby
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 89°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Tunis Port Moresby
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

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

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea 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

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Papua New Guinea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Tunisia?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN PG
Population 11,896,972 9,593,498
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages Arabic English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 000