Moving to Romania from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Romania, you would find that Romania is 2.3 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,924 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly RON398,335 in Romania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

TND221,924 RON398,335

To maintain the same standard of living in Romania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.4 times more

Groceries

pay 93.9% more

Transportation

pay 80.4% more

Housing

pay 90.7% more

Childcare

pay 4.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 85.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 1.55 RON (July 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 Romania.

Living there in 2020
1,924 ↑ 81% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Romania compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
RO
9.6

Romania 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
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
RO
34.7

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
RO
3.7t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
RO
7.4%

Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
RO
$40,500

Romania 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
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
RO
5.8

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Romania leads in infant mortality.

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

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Bucharest
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Tunis Bucharest
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania than Tunisia?

On average Romania is around 16% pricier than Tunisia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Romania?

Budget about RON99,584 for 3 months in Romania (based on a TND221,924 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Romania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Romania: 32.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Romania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Tunisia?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN RO
Population 11,896,972 18,519,899
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Arabic Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 112