Moving to Tunisia from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Uzbekistan to Tunisia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 0.5% more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly TND236,094 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Tunisia.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 TND236,094

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 20.9% less

Groceries

pay 14.3% more

Transportation

pay 15.6% more

Housing

pay 5.8% more

Childcare

pay 49.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 UZS = 0.0002 TND(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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
TN
4.6
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
TN
16.3

Uzbekistan performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
TN
12.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
TN
2.6t

Tunisia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
TN
13.7
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
TN
98.1%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
TN
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
TN
11.9

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

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

TunisRain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74°/56°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentTunis
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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MonthTashkentTunis
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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 Tunisia than Uzbekistan?

No — Tunisia is on average about 6% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TND59,024 in Tunisia on a UZS901,674,912 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tunisia has 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Uzbekistan?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

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

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At a Glance

UZ TN
Population31,104,93711,896,972
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)Tunisian Dinar (TND)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+216
Time zones11
Emergency number112197