Tunisia · Africa
Tunis
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,035Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $700/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Tunisia.
Healthcare
Public hospitals (CHUs) are free/low-cost but often crowded and under-equipped, while private clinics in Tunis, Sousse and Sfax offer good care and attract medical tourists.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, though foreign-source income already taxed in the source country is exempt, and foreign pensions transferred to Tunisia benefit from a large abatement (80% of the amount exempt).
English
Low — Arabic and French dominate daily life; English is mainly found among younger people, in tourist resorts and in international business.
Getting in — Tunisia
Full Tunisia guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Visa-free entry
90 days (up to 4 months for some nationalities)
Student Residence Card
Length of the course, renewed annually
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Tunis at a glance
Tunis, Tunisia costs about $1,035 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 39% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $400 and the smallest is transport at $30. In our data internet averages 90 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from Kampala at $1,035 a month to Arusha at $1,040.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Tunis
How much does it cost to live in Tunis?
A solo remote worker in Tunis, Tunisia spends an estimated $1,035 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Tunis?
Rent in Tunis is an estimated $400 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Tunis?
Internet in Tunis averages 90 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Tunis?
A coworking space in Tunis costs an estimated $80 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Tunis safe?
Tunis has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Tunis's nomad score?
Tunis scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.