Tunisia
North Africa's affordable Mediterranean gem - ancient ruins and white-blue medinas
63/100 FutureLife Score #105 FutureLife Index 2026
63/100
FutureLife Score
#105
FutureLife Index 2026
Save to board
$700
Comfortable/mo
6.2/10
Safety
6/10
Healthcare
#110
Happiness rank
Key Scores
63/100
Higher = better
Future Life Score
6.2/10
Safety Index
6/10
Healthcare
#110
Lower = happier
Happiness Rank
Why people move to Tunisia
+Sidi Bou Said: iconic white-and-blue hilltop village above Tunis
+Carthage ruins: UNESCO ancient Phoenician city
+Djerba island: Jewish heritage and Saharan desert gateway
+300 days of sunshine and Mediterranean beaches
+Tunis: affordable French-Arabic hybrid city for expats
MediterraneanAffordableHistory
Culture & context
Smallest Maghreb nation - Mediterranean, Muslim, French-Arabic bilingual. Birthplace of the Arab Spring and a quieter Tunisia today.
People, religion & languages
Population
~12M
70% urban
Languages
Arabic (Tunisian dialect)
Also: French (widely used in business), Berber (small), English (younger)
Day-to-day English
Moderate in tourism; French dominant alongside Arabic.
Religion
Sunni Muslim majority; among the more secular Arab states.
Sunni Muslim
98%
Other
2%
In daily life
Visible but moderate. Alcohol available, women in workforce common.
Culture & etiquette
What locals value and what to watch for
HospitalityFamilyMediterranean café cultureTunisian identity (distinct from Maghreb)
Do
- Greet with cheek kisses among friends
- Try a real Tunisian harissa
Avoid
- Public alcohol on the street
- Loud political opinions
Pace of life
Mediterranean slow.
Expat-friendliness
Welcoming; tourism-focused expat presence.
Holidays & food culture
Spicy Mediterranean - couscous, brik (egg pastry), grilled fish, harissa on everything.
CouscousBrikLablabiMechouiaMint tea
Mealtimes
Lunch 13:00–14:30, dinner 20:00–22:30.
Dietary norms
Halal default; veg accessible. Alcohol available.
Major holidays
March 20
Independence Day
July 25
Republic Day
January 14
Revolution Day
Variable
Eid al-Fitr
Variable
Eid al-Adha
Work culture & business norms
Working weekMonday–Friday
Hours08:00–17:00; Ramadan reduced.
HierarchyHierarchical.
PunctualityFlexible.
Meeting styleTea and personal first.
Business attireSmart business.
Monthly cost snapshot
Comfortable lifestyle$700/mo
Semi-Luxury lifestyle$1,300/mo
Luxury lifestyle$2,500/mo
Single person, before income tax
AI affordability check
At $4,000/month remote income you'd have $3,300 surplus after budget-tier costs - saving 83% of your income.
Quick facts
LanguageArabic / French
CurrencyTND
Internet22 Mbps avg
EnglishModerate
Future Life Score63/100
Future Life Rank#105
PR pathHard · 10 yrs
CitizenshipNo clear path
Passport rank#80
Visa-free80 countries
Income tax30% top rate
VAT20%
CapitalTunis
Best airportsTUN (Tunis), DJE (Djerba), MIR (Monastir)
Coastline1,148 km Mediterranean
Population~12M
Avg temp22°C / 72°F
Visa options
Visa-free TouristEasy
Long-Stay Resident PermitModerate
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