Moving to Tunisia from Turkey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Tunisia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkey to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 43.1% cheaper than Turkey overall. A TRY3,700,000 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly TND127,000 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 65°F in Istanbul, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 46.4% less
Groceries
pay 6.2% less
Transportation
pay 44.4% less
Housing
pay 52.8% less
Childcare
pay 84.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Tunisia?
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,700,000 → TND127,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Tunisia cost about 23% less than cities in Turkey.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Turkey and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkey performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkey generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Turkey performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Turkey performs better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Turkey generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Tunisia vs Turkey
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Istanbul | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
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| Month | Istanbul | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) |
| Mar | 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Apr | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) |
| Sep | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) |
| Nov | 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) |
| Dec | 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) |
Turkish State Meteorological ServiceCan you move from Turkey to Tunisia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey and Tunisia. To live, work, or study long-term in Tunisia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tunisia's immigration authority.
Turkey passport holder visiting Tunisia
Visa Free
Tunisia passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Tunisia than Turkey?
Generally yes: Tunisia runs about 43% cheaper than Turkey on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TRY3,700,000 comparable salary, that's around TND31,750 in Tunisia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Tunisia?
With 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tunisia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkey and Tunisia.
Is Tunisia safe for expats?
Turkey performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Turkey.
How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Turkey?
Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 65°F in Istanbul. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Istanbul gets 26.7 in.
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
