Moving to United Kingdom from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 5.0 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,924 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly £113,582 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom.

What does your salary buy?

TND221,924 £113,582

To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.8 times more

Transportation

pay 5.0 times more

Housing

pay 5.6 times more

Childcare

pay 11.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TND = 0.2521 GBP (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 United Kingdom.

Living there in 2020
6,048 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
GB
2.4

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
GB
31.7

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
GB
4.2t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
GB
$54,100

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis London
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Tunis London
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than Tunisia?

On average United Kingdom is around 103% pricier than Tunisia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?

Budget about £28,396 for 3 months in United Kingdom (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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Tunisia?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN GB
Population 11,896,972 67,791,400
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 197 999