Moving to Uzbekistan from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 24.5% more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,924 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly UZS849,220,200 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

TND221,924 UZS849,220,200

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 40.7% more

Groceries

pay 26.0% more

Transportation

pay 8.4% less

Housing

pay 9.9% more

Childcare

pay 97.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.8% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 4060.52 UZS (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan 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
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
UZ
4.1t

Tunisia performs better than Uzbekistan 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
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
UZ
121.8%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
UZ
19.0

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

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

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Tashkent
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Tunis Tashkent
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan than Tunisia?

On average Uzbekistan is about 6% less expensive than Tunisia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS212,305,050 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (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 Uzbekistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uzbekistan: 26.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uzbekistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Tunisia?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN UZ
Population 11,896,972 31,104,937
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Arabic Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 112