Sousse
Sousse is the third city of Tunisia and the leading Mediterranean Tunisian resort city a 270,000-metro Mediterranean coastal city in the Sahel region, 140 km south of Tunis. The city's defining feature is the UNESCO-listed Sousse Medina (since 1988) uniquely the most intact 9th-century Aghlabid-era Islamic urban ensemble on the Mediterranean African coast, with the iconic 851 Great Mosque of Sousse and the 821 Ribat (uniquely on earth a fully intact early-Islamic-era coastal-defence Sufi monastery). The Roman Sousse Mosaic Museum (uniquely the second-largest Roman mosaic collection on earth after the Bardo in Tunis) and the El Jem Roman amphitheatre (1 hour south, the third-largest Roman amphitheatre on earth) are within day-trip distance. The Boujaâfar Beach is the most-photographed Tunisian beach, plus the Port El Kantaoui purpose-built resort district 10 minutes north. A one-bedroom in the Medina, Boujaâfar, or Sahloul costs TND 800–1,500/month ($260–490) among the most affordable UNESCO-Mediterranean-medina rents on earth.
What it costs to live in Sousse, Tunisia: rent from $350/mo, about $750/mo all-in for one person. Visa options, safety, internet and climate scores for anyone relocating — compare Sousse with 355 other cities on Jonzy.
Best for: UNESCO Mediterranean medina, Mediterranean Tunisian beach lifestyle, Affordable North African living, Roman-and-Phoenician archaeology.
- Rent from $350/mo, about $750/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 80/100 · Internet 75/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Easy process, about 4 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $360/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Sousse
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $350/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $180/mo |
| Transport | $30/mo |
| Healthcare | $50/mo |
| Utilities | $60/mo |
| Other essentials | $80/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $750/mo |
How Sousse stacks up
- Rent eats about 47% of a one-person monthly budget in Sousse — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$750/mo all-in, Sousse runs about 46% cheaper than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$360/mo) covers roughly 48% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is climate (84/100); the weakest is healthcare (70/100).
Is Sousse right for you?
Highlights
- Very safe by catalog scores (80/100).
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Low rent for the catalog (from $350/mo).
- Clean air (AQI ~35).
Quality of life in Sousse
- Safety: 80/100
- Internet speed: 75/100
- Climate: 84/100
- Healthcare: 70/100
- Expat community: 70/100
Taxes in Sousse
Tunisia taxes residents (183+ days) on Tunisia-source income at 0–35% progressive
Living in Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African Mediterranean country of 12 million people on the Mediterranean coast between Algeria and Libya. Tunisia taxes residents (183+ days) on Tunisia-source income at 0–35% progressive; non-residents owe no Tunisian tax on foreign-sourced earnings. Tunisia uniquely offers visa-free 90-day entry to most Western nationals (UK, US, EU, AU, NZ, JP, KR, CA). Long-term residency requires the Tunisian Long-stay Visa or the Investor Visa. Tunisia has comprehensive tax treaties with France, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and the UAE. The Tunisian dinar (TND) is partially convertible a 20% maximum cash-equivalent on departure applies, with most expat-relevant transactions in EUR or USD.
Sousse relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Sousse?
A single person typically spends about $750/month in Sousse, including rent (from $350/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Sousse?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Sousse: rent from $350, food $180, transport $30, healthcare $50, utilities $60, and other essentials $80 — about $750/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Sousse a good place to relocate?
On this page, Sousse scores 75/100 for internet, 80/100 for safety, and 84/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Sousse?
Long-stay relocation routes for Sousse depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Long-Stay Residence" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Tunisia against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Sousse?
Core costs for one person run about $750/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,100/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $360/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Sousse best for?
Sousse tends to suit unesco mediterranean medina, mediterranean tunisian beach lifestyle, affordable north african living and roman-and-phoenician archaeology — based on its cost profile (about $750/mo all-in), 75/100 internet, 80/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Sousse expensive to live in?
At about $750/mo all-in for one person, Sousse is one of the more affordable cities in the catalog — about 46% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Sousse safe to live in?
Sousse scores 80/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. For families specifically it rates 78/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Sousse good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 75/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 70/100, and work-life balance 84/100. Combined with ~$750/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Sousse; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Sousse?
Sousse scores 84/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 290 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Sousse?
Typical tax snapshot for Sousse, Tunisia: Tunisia taxes residents (183+ days) on Tunisia-source income at 0–35% progressive. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.