The cost of living in Portugal is increasingly higher, after successive increases in food prices, as well as fossil fuels and houses. Although the minimum wage has increased at the beginning of 2025, for many, this growth was not enough to support expenses and some Portuguese are starting to look for better living conditions outside the country.
If you want to drastically reduce your daily expenses, be aware that there is a country that, besides not being away from Portugal, is on the seaside and there is possible to live with only 16 euros a day. It is a country that focuses on the warm waters of the Mediterranean and where, like the Algarve, you can count on over 300 days of sun per year, and temperatures in winter are also mild.
There are no direct flights from Portugal to Tunisia
We talk about Tunisia, a country that is located in the north of Africa and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. Although the country is relatively close to Portugal, the truth is that there are no direct flights to this country from the Portuguese airports. If you want to travel to the capital, Tunis, from one of the three Portuguese airports, you will always have to make a scale in Paris or Rome.
However, Tunisia is pointed out as one of the cheapest destinations to live, as it is possible to rent houses by sea with lace around 250 euros. According to the information provided by the site, it is also possible to eat in a restaurant for two euros. On the other hand, if you want to take a meal at a more expensive restaurant, you can eat a three -dishes menu for 15 euros.
Accounts made, it is possible to live in Tunisia with about 500 euros per month, with the possibility to live in a house by the sea.
Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse and Djerba are the safest cities
In addition to the cost of living, proximity to sea and the mild climate throughout the year make many retired people want to move to Tunisia to take advantage of their new phase. It should be noted that, as a rule, Tunisia is a safe country. The most touristy cities, such as Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse and Djerba, have the presence of various elements of the police forces, in order to ensure safety in these areas of the country.
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Tunis: What to do in the capital of Tunisia?
The Medinas, a word meaning “ancient city” in Arabic, are today symbols of the historical and cultural heritage of the cities of Maghreb. In Tunisia, this concept gains special prominence, with medins that have become authentic attraction points for visitors from around the world. Among the most emblematic are those of Sousse, Kairouan, Sfax and the famous Tunis Medina, each offering a unique immersion in Arab culture.
Medins are walls, traditionally closed to automotive traffic, accessible through imposing gates stored by towers. Inside, an authentic maze of narrow and fresh alleys is drawn, leading to an impressive show of architectural heritage. Between mosques, misses, Zauias, Hammams and the always lively souks, each nook reveals a piece of history and local experience.
Inheritance of the Islamic world
The Tuniss Medina, in particular, is considered one of the best preserved in the Islamic world. Founded in 698 AD, he remained limited by his walls for over a thousand years, which gave him an unique identity. Recognized by UNESCO as a heritage of humanity since 1979, this Medina witnessed the passage of various dynasties and the constant dialogue between North Africa, Western Europe and the East.
In the heart of Medina de Tunis is the great mosque, also known as the Zeytoune mosque. This building, which is not open to non-Muslims, is imposed on its architecture and centrality it occupies in the religious and commercial life of the ancient city. Near the mosque, the three mornings have characteristic facades, distinct from the other historical buildings that populate Medina.
The Tunis Medina Souks remain their true engine. More than twenty markets keep the tradition of commerce alive, with an organization that at first glance seems chaotic, but which obeys its own logic. Next to the mosques are concentrated by sellers of religious articles, books, rugs, jewelry and perfumes, as can be seen in the well-known Souk El-Attarine and Souk ET-Trouk.
There is always the hypothesis of regretting
Farther away, near the doors of Medina, are the markets dedicated to iron, meat and vegetables. In these spaces it is possible to find from a colored tajine to a jasmine oil bottle, always with the possibility of beating.
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