Top expat cities

Tunisia

Sfax

#4 Top 5 cities

Sfax is an economically important city with practical services, but less international atmosphere than Tunis or Sousse.

Country overview

Population

280 566

Year-round temperatures

Day: 16°C až 34°C

Night: 9°C až 25°C

Climate

Warm Mediterranean to semi-arid coastal climate with very warm summers.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Everyday crime risk is moderate, but opportunistic theft, unrest, and occasional tensions affecting foreigners justify added care, particularly after dark and around demonstrations.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Extreme heat, water scarcity, coastal flooding, and climate pressure on the low-lying shoreline can disrupt life even though major sudden disasters are uncommon.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇿Algerians
  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇮🇹Italians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Affordable housing

Cons

  • −Less authentic atmosphere
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Noise