Composite profile
Overall score
64/100
Use the Tunis profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and Mediterranean-climate resilience.
Overall64/100
Affordability76/100
Air quality60/100
Energy60/100
Tunisia / North Africa
Tunis, Tunisia City Intelligence
Tunis is Tunisia's Mediterranean capital with North-African and European-adjacent context, useful for regional and relocation comparison. Tunis is a north africa city of about ~2.7M metro in Tunisia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Tunis sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (64/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~2.7M metro
Image credit: Image: Citizen59 from Tunis, Tunisie / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed64/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Tunis data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 76/100 | Tunis's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Tunis's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Tunis's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 61/100 | Tunis's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 62/100 | Tunis's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 58/100 | Tunis's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 58/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety55/100
Low crime56/100
Personal safety57/100
Night safety49/100
Road safety57/100
Tunis has a moderate safety estimate (55/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life61/100
Healthcare62/100
Education69/100
Green space41/100
Cleanliness59/100
Infrastructure68/100
Mobility61/100
Tunis has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (61/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness59/100
Education69/100
Green space41/100
Overall safety55/100
Tunis scores moderate for family living (59/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability66/100
Walkability79/100
Cycling59/100
Infrastructure68/100
Tunis is moderate for remote workers (66/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability63/100
Healthcare62/100
Cleanliness59/100
Outdoor lifestyle29/100
Tunis is moderate for retirement (63/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Tunis
Local public safety guidance for Tunis, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Tunis, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Tunisia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Tunis
Healthcare context for Tunis, with national-level information from Tunisia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Tunis, see the Tunisia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Tunis
Local mobility context for Tunis, with national-level context from Tunisia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Tunis, see the Tunisia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Tunis. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Tunis
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Tunis will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Tunis air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Tunis drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Tunis
Is Tunis worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (61/100) and a tourism economy economy.
Is Tunis good for families?
Good (59/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Tunis affordable?
More affordable than average; about 2,100 TND/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Tunis's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, government.
What is the climate in Tunis?
A semi-arid climate, averaging about 19.4°C.
Does Tunis have universities?
Higher education is strong (65/100).
What is healthcare like in Tunis?
Healthcare access is good (60/100).
Is Tunis good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (65/100).
What nature is near Tunis?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Tunis modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Tunis
Tunis's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Tunis
Tunis's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Tunis
Tunis's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Tunis
Tunis's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Tunis
Tunis's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Tunis
Tunis's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Tunis
Cost of living estimates for Tunis — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Tunis
Climate profile for Tunis — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 19.4°C, comfort score 81/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Tunis
Economy and jobs profile for Tunis — tourism economy, economy score 61/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, government. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Tunis
Education profile for Tunis — regional education center, education score 63/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Tunis
Healthcare and retirement profile for Tunis — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 60/100, retirement score 65/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Tunis
Estimate a monthly budget for Tunis using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Tunis
Plan a trip budget for Tunis using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Tunis
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Tunis. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Trapani, Italy
Cross-border · about 247 km from Tunis. Explore Trapani's city intelligence profile.
Cagliari, Italy
Cross-border · about 284 km from Tunis. Explore Cagliari's city intelligence profile.
Agrigento, Italy
Cross-border · about 307 km from Tunis. Explore Agrigento's city intelligence profile.
Palermo, Italy
Cross-border · about 317 km from Tunis. Explore Palermo's city intelligence profile.
Catania, Italy
Cross-border · about 442 km from Tunis. Explore Catania's city intelligence profile.
Syracuse, Italy
Cross-border · about 455 km from Tunis. Explore Syracuse's city intelligence profile.
Tunis FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Tunis, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Tunis
Is Tunis worth visiting?
Tunis has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (61/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Tunis?
Tunis has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (61/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 61/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Tunis?
A single resident of Tunis spends roughly 2,100 TND per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 1,120 TND. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Tunisia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Tunis?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Tunis is moderate for remote workers (66/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Tunis?
Tunis's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and finance and professional services. Tunis has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and government.
Is Tunis good for digital nomads and remote work?
Tunis offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.
What are the education options in Tunis?
Tunis is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Economics.
Is Tunis a good place to study?
Tunis offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Tunis?
Tunis has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 60/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Tunis a good place to retire?
Tunis offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 65/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Tunis?
Tunis has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 19.4°C annually with roughly 398 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Tunis a safe place to live?
Tunis has a moderate safety estimate (55/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Tunis?
Tunis indexes a walkability score of 79 and a cycling score of 59 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Tunis?
Tunis has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Tunis good for families?
Tunis scores moderate for family living (59/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Tunis?
Tunis rates 29/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 41/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Tunis profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and Mediterranean-climate resilience. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (76/100) and internet speed (62/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (58/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Tunisia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Tunis appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.