Country profile

Tunisia: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Tunisia is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Bitcoin & Crypto and Religion & Worldviews.

Overall rating 59.98 points
Global rank Rank 107 globally
Continental rank Rank 4 in Africa

View main country ranking

Decision areas

The following entry points link directly to detailed articles that are especially relevant for relocation, longer stays, daily life and travel planning.

Key questions about Tunisia

Why is Tunisia especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Tunisia?

Dining & Going Out, Personal Services and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from LGBTQ+ Friendliness, Bitcoin & Crypto and Religion & Worldviews.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Tunisia?

The detailed articles below help check whether the rating fits residence, work, costs, healthcare, safety or travel.

Strengths and weaknesses

This section only shows categories, topic areas and indicators where Tunisia ranks in the top three or bottom three globally or continentally and shares the same score with no more than two other countries. Global ranks take priority over continental ranks.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Tunisia is especially useful to compare with United States, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Tunisia

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are linked directly in the static HTML. Categories and topic areas are collapsed to keep the country profile easy to scan.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

67
/ 100
ShowHide
Homicide Rate
Rank 142 globally 84
Petty Crime Index
Rank 116 globally 55
Women's Safety
Rank 137 globally 53
Organized Crime
Rank 116 globally 51
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 122 globally 76
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
87
/ 100
ShowHide
Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 137 globally 82
Terrorism Risk
Rank 180 globally 85

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

58
/ 100
ShowHide
Flood Risk
Rank 129 globally 45
Storm Risk
Rank 75 globally 85
Earthquake Risk
Rank 139 globally 61
Drought Risk
Rank 193 globally 30
Wildfire Risk
Rank 90 globally 54
Landslide Risk
Rank 89 globally 59
Tsunami Risk
Rank 169 globally 44
Volcano Risk
Rank 123 globally 95

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

52
/ 100
ShowHide
State Surveillance
Rank 150 globally 53
Internet Censorship
Rank 150 globally 56
Internet Freedom
Rank 143 globally 55
Data Protection Laws
Rank 159 globally 36
VPN Access
Rank 153 globally 59
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 122 globally 57
50
/ 100
ShowHide
Rule of Law
Rank 128 globally 49
Property Rights Security
Rank 122 globally 51
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 121 globally 57
Expropriation Risk
Rank 123 globally 55
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

55
/ 100
ShowHide
Political Stability
Rank 128 globally 58
Economic Resilience
Rank 158 globally 54
Government Efficiency
Rank 125 globally 55
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 143 globally 51
โค๏ธ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

61
/ 100
ShowHide
Healthcare Quality
Rank 102 globally 63
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 118 globally 67
Emergency Care
Rank 114 globally 59
Medicine Access
Rank 115 globally 64
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 114 globally 61
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 127 globally 64
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 164 globally 53
Doctor Density
Rank 133 globally 40
Hospital Beds
Rank 139 globally 33
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 60 globally 97
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 74 globally 67
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

58
/ 100
ShowHide
Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 152 globally 57
Noise Pollution
Rank 187 globally 38
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 146 globally 70
Sanitation
Rank 81 globally 83
Waste Management
Rank 112 globally 38
73
/ 100
ShowHide
Life Expectancy
Rank 92 globally 76
Infectious Diseases
Rank 123 globally 73
Obesity Rate
Rank 133 globally 68
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 107 globally 49
Mental Health
Rank 127 globally 61
Suicide Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Maternal Mortality
Rank 115 globally 63
Vaccination Rate
Rank 32 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 75 globally 73
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 26 globally 88
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

64
/ 100
ShowHide
Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 127 globally 83
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 180 globally 53
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 177 globally 40
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 112 globally 79
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 91 globally 79
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 164 globally 97
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 79 globally 75
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 54 globally 71
54
/ 100
ShowHide
Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 153 globally 60
Capital Market Depth
Rank 149 globally 57
Business Credit Access
Rank 158 globally 51
Investor Protection
Rank 130 globally 49
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 121 globally 54
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 153 globally 66
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 133 globally 49
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 157 globally 44

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

57
/ 100
ShowHide
Expat Banking Ease
Rank 138 globally 37
Banking Stability
Rank 166 globally 64
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 136 globally 78
Fintech Development
Rank 162 globally 38
ATM Availability
Rank 135 globally 69
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 203 globally 41

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

25
/ 100
ShowHide
Crypto Adoption
Rank 126 globally 28
Crypto Regulation
Rank 184 globally 25
Legal Status
Rank 208 globally 20
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 125 globally 60
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

58
/ 100
ShowHide
Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 120 globally 45
Transaction Costs
Rank 118 globally 65
Affordability
Rank 124 globally 60
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
58
/ 100
ShowHide
Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 93 globally 70
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 122 globally 56
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

60
/ 100
ShowHide
GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 138 globally 54
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 186 globally 63
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 36
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 164 globally 71
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 178 globally 48
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 68 globally 94
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 115 globally 74
38
/ 100
ShowHide
Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 152 globally 24
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 136 globally 28
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 205 globally 34
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 134 globally 58
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

77
/ 100
ShowHide
City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 56 globally 58
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 66 globally 70
Electricity Cost
Rank 38 globally 91
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 132 globally 96
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 75 globally 96

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

84
/ 100
ShowHide
Milk Price per Liter
Rank 6 globally 96
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 2 globally 99
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 61 globally 77
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 121 globally 64
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 173 globally 41
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 56 globally 89
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 24 globally 94

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

95
/ 100
ShowHide
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 37 globally 88
Burger Menu Price
Rank 47 globally 98
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 25 globally 98
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 25 globally 98
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
/ 100
ShowHide
Transit Cost
Rank 88 globally 94
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 39 globally 77
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 69 globally 89
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 76 globally 95
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
87
/ 100
ShowHide
Internet Cost
Rank 50 globally 77
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 17 globally 92
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 13 globally 98
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 37 globally 97
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 14 globally 82

Personal Services

4 indicators

93
/ 100
ShowHide
Haircut Cost
Rank 44 globally 90
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 43 globally 96
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 14 globally 96
Local Services Cost
Rank 54 globally 90
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
43
/ 100
ShowHide
Logistics Performance
Rank 84 globally 35
Rail Network Density
Rank 63 globally 38
Airport Connectivity
Rank 61 globally 61
Port Connectivity
Rank 47 globally 38
44
/ 100
ShowHide
Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 123 globally 48
Road Density
Rank 175 globally 48
Traffic Deaths
Rank 181 globally 45
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 115 globally 8

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

72
/ 100
ShowHide
Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 116 globally 30
CO2 Intensity
Rank 116 globally 41
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
44
/ 100
ShowHide
Broadband Speed
Rank 107 globally 52
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 118 globally 38
Mobile Speed
Rank 109 globally 55
5G Coverage
Rank 98 globally 15

Public Transport

4 indicators

50
/ 100
ShowHide
Transit Coverage
Rank 53 globally 62
Transit Punctuality
Rank 83 globally 60
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 85 globally 18
Walkability Score
Rank 86 globally 55
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

49
/ 100
ShowHide
Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 164 globally 50
Burnout Risk
Rank 122 globally 48
Public Holidays
Rank 42 globally 56

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

79
/ 100
ShowHide
Temperature Comfort
Rank 121 globally 59
Sunshine Hours
Rank 30 globally 94
Humidity Comfort
Rank 15 globally 97
Rainy Days
Rank 26 globally 85
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 194 globally 76
Seasonal Variation
Rank 149 globally 65

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

43
/ 100
ShowHide
Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 101 globally 42
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 179 globally 26
Biodiversity Index
Rank 168 globally 51
Forest Cover
Rank 193 globally 6

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

47
/ 100
ShowHide
Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 88 globally 47
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 195 globally 37
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 81 globally 47
Recovery Time
Rank 158 globally 61

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

45
/ 100
ShowHide
Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 65 globally 48
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 40 globally 42
Music & Nightlife
Rank 94 globally 42
Cinema Density
Rank 66 globally 34
Cultural Freedom
Rank 160 globally 38
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 40 globally 78
56
/ 100
ShowHide
Cuisine Diversity
Rank 46 globally 53
Restaurant Density
Rank 61 globally 58
Street Food Scene
Rank 38 globally 56
Local Market Quality
Rank 58 globally 60
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 68 globally 50
Local Freshness
Rank 68 globally 63
Local Authenticity
Rank 33 globally 54

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

54
/ 100
ShowHide
Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 85 globally 95
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 33 globally 58
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 81 globally 79
Child Safety Score
Rank 114 globally 60
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 94 globally 20
Playground Density
Rank 117 globally 45

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

50
/ 100
ShowHide
Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 89 globally 65
Pet Food Prices
Rank 100 globally 60
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 130 globally 35
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 143 globally 42
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
60
/ 100
ShowHide
Residence Permit Ease
Rank 166 globally 57
E-Government
Rank 120 globally 68
Visa Processing Time
Rank 27 globally 70
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 106 globally 63
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 148 globally 53
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 117 globally 44
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 143 globally 53
48
/ 100
ShowHide
Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 149 globally 55
Border Openness
Rank 171 globally 42
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 134 globally 52
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 75 globally 93
50
/ 100
ShowHide
Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 151 globally 34
Remote Work Legality
Rank 109 globally 56
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 87 globally 70
Remote Job Market
Rank 139 globally 53
Coworking Density
Rank 74 globally 51
Nomad Community
Rank 107 globally 41
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 152 globally 41
57
/ 100
ShowHide
Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 138 globally 55
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 59
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 105 globally 62
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 133 globally 54
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 139 globally 53
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 121 globally 63
50
/ 100
ShowHide
Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 136 globally 56
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 140 globally 54
Residence Status Stability
Rank 125 globally 59
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 131 globally 55
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 161 globally 25
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

44
/ 100
ShowHide
English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 163 globally 35
Local Language Barrier
Rank 164 globally 42
Integration Ease
Rank 162 globally 56
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 139 globally 56
Expat Community Size
Rank 186 globally 25
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 150 globally 54
International Schools
Rank 157 globally 37
35
/ 100
ShowHide
Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 173 globally 40
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 164 globally 30
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 161 globally 37
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 154 globally 34
55
/ 100
ShowHide
Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 49
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 38 globally 65
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 127 globally 54
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 120 globally 54
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 132 globally 57
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
59
/ 100
ShowHide
Hotel Quality
Rank 84 globally 64
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 122 globally 56
Accommodation Availability
Rank 83 globally 60
Booking & Transparency
Rank 128 globally 57

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

59
/ 100
ShowHide
Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 89 globally 55
Digital Travel Services
Rank 113 globally 59
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 138 globally 61
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 136 globally 59
56
/ 100
ShowHide
Major Attractions Density
Rank 68 globally 55
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 129 globally 58
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 96 globally 55
62
/ 100
ShowHide
Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 77 globally 75
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 101 globally 67
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 187 globally 44

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

93
/ 100
ShowHide
Hotel Cost
Rank 47 globally 93
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 16 globally 94
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
79
/ 100
ShowHide
High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 39 globally 91
Off-Season Usability
Rank 89 globally 72
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 118 globally 65
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 17 globally 89
๐ŸŒ Society & Participation ShowHide

Society & Freedom

4 indicators

52
/ 100
ShowHide
Press Freedom
Rank 154 globally 44
Democracy Index
Rank 126 globally 58
Personal Freedom
Rank 137 globally 61
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 154 globally 40

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

67
/ 100
ShowHide
Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 174 globally 82
PISA Score
Rank 118 globally 39
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 123 globally 39
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
47
/ 100
ShowHide
Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 89 globally 30
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 63 globally 47
Gini Index
Rank 51 globally 71
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 123 globally 35
Housing Support Score
Rank 85 globally 46
Social Mobility Score
Rank 109 globally 47
Social Cohesion
Rank 133 globally 52
42
/ 100
ShowHide
Gender Equality
Rank 162 globally 47
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 153 globally 47
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 153 globally 37
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 165 globally 32
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 160 globally 35

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

21
/ 100
ShowHide
Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 158 globally 12
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 161 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 169 globally 25
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 164 globally 24
Pride Culture
Rank 160 globally 20
46
/ 100
ShowHide
Disability Support Score
Rank 107 globally 49
Public Accessibility
Rank 141 globally 43
Digital Accessibility
Rank 150 globally 42
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 148 globally 46

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

25
/ 100
ShowHide
Religious Freedom Index
Rank 190 globally 34
Secularization Score
Rank 189 globally 20
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 214 globally 8
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 189 globally 27

Demography

10 indicators

57
/ 100
ShowHide
Median Age
Rank 121 globally 58
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 95 globally 65
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 93 globally 61
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 106 globally 88
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28