Moving to Qatar from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Qatar, you would find that Qatar is 3.4 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,434 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly QAR511,568 in Qatar to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Doha averages 91°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

TND221,434 QAR511,568

To maintain the same standard of living in Qatar

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 40.8% more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 5.9 times more

Childcare

pay 6.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TND = 1.23 QAR (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
994 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia live in Qatar · UN DESA

Who's moving to Qatar?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Qatar compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
QA
7.3

Qatar 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
QA
$2,901
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
QA
25.0

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar 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
QA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
QA
47.3t

Tunisia performs better than Qatar 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
QA
13.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
QA
431.0%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Qatar leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
QA
0.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
QA
$96,600

Qatar 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
QA
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
QA
6.6

Qatar 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

Doha Rain: 3.0 in/yr (75 mm)
91° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Doha
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 99°/76°F (37°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 104°/83°F (40°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 85°/67°F (30°/19°C)
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Month Tunis Doha
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C)

Data: Qatar Meteorology Department Qatar Meteorology Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Qatar

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

Qatar passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Qatar 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 Qatar than Tunisia?

On average Qatar is around 87% pricier than Tunisia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Qatar?

Budget about QAR127,892 for 3 months in Qatar (based on a TND221,434 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Qatar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Qatar: 13.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Qatar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Qatar safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Qatar?

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

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At a Glance

TN QA
Population 11,896,972 2,508,182
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Qatari Rial (QAR)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +974
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 999