Moving to Tunisia from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Tunisia, you would find that Tunisia is 20.3% cheaper than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly TND174,000 in Tunisia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₫1,900,000,000 → TND174,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Tunisia

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

Restaurants

pay 47.2% more

Groceries

pay 22.8% less

Transportation

pay 7.7% more

Housing

pay 40.9% less

Childcare

pay 79.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0001 TND (October 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.

Cost of living by city

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 9% more than cities in Vietnam.

Vietnam

Hanoi ★ 32%
Hai Phong 29%

Tunisia

Nabul 40%
Tunis ★ 37%
Monastir 36%
Ben Arous 34%
Hammamet 33%

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
TN
4.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
TN
16.3

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
TN
$1,113
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VN
11.1
TN
13.2

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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

VN
52.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
TN
2.6t

Vietnam generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
23.7
TN
15.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
TN
98.1%

Vietnam performs better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.5%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$5,066
TN
$4,657

Vietnam performs better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VN
74.7 yrs
TN
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
12.0
TN
9.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Tunis
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Hanoi Tunis
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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 Vietnam?

Yes — Tunisia is on average about 20% cheaper than Vietnam. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Tunisia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TND43,500 in Tunisia on a ₫1,900,000,000 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 15.0 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?

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN TN
Population 101,598,527 12,348,573
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Vietnamese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 197