Essentials
- City
- Bizerte, Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia
- Population
- 142,266
- Internet Speed
- Average 20-40 Mbps (Fiber available in Corniche and City Center via Tunisie Telecom/Orange)
- Currency & Banking
- Tunisian Dinar (TND); 1 USD ≈ 3.12 TND, 1 EUR ≈ 3.40 TND
- Tap Water
- Not recommended for drinking; buy bottled water (0.700 TND for 1.5L)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C / E sockets
- SIM Card
- Orange Tunisia, Ooredoo, Tunisie Telecom (approx. 25 TND for 25GB/month)
- Banking for Expats
- BIAT, Amen Bank, Attijari Bank; Wise/Revolut for ATMs (note 10-15 TND fee per withdrawal)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouses in the Old Port or apartments in La Corniche (2,000 - 3,500 TND/month)
- Cashless Friendly
- Mostly No; cash is essential except for high-end hotels and supermarkets (Monoprix)
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Dar el Kasba (Old Port), Residence Ain Maryam
- Budget Accommodation
- Youth Hostel Bizerte (Remel Forest) approx. 35 TND/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Vieux Port (Old Port) for history and Kasbah atmosphere
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- La Corniche for sea views, better infrastructure, and modern apartments
Culture and Attractions
- Historic Buildings
- The Bizerte Bridge (Mobile Bridge)
- Local Heritage
- The 'Andalous' heritage reflected in white and blue houses of the Medina
- Art Galleries
- Talan L'Expo (Rotating locations)
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Old Port (Vieux Port) and the Spanish Fort (Fort d'Espagne)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Oceanographic Museum of Bizerte
- Historical Sites
- The Kasbah and the Fort Sidi el Hani
- Religious Sites
- Great Mosque of Bizerte (Medina)
- Annual Events
- Bizerte International Festival (July/August) at the Mediterranean Amphitheatre
- Cultural Districts
- The Medina (Andalusian architectural influences)
- Theater Venues
- Maison de la Culture Cheikh Idriss
- Local Markets
- Marche Central Bizerte (Art Deco building)
- Music Scene
- Live Malouf music (Traditional) in Medina cafes
- Street Art
- Murals around the Old Port area and Rue d'Espagne
- Cooking Classes
- Available via local guesthouses like Dar El Kasba
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Ichkeul National Park (UNESCO heritage site, 30 mins away)
- National Parks Nearby
- Ichkeul National Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Remel Forest trails and the Corniche promenade
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Cap Blanc (The northernmost point of Africa)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Lake Ichkeul (Migratory birds and flamingos in winter/spring)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Ghar el Melh beaches (Permits may be required)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Rapid-Poste (Tunisie Telecom) or Aramex Bizerte
- Tech Repair Services
- Techno-Shop near Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Table Tennis Spots
- Maison des Jeunes Bizerte
- Language Classes
- Bourguiba Institute of Modern Languages (Tunis branch most active)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bizerte Public Library
- Community Centers
- Club Culturel Ali Belhouane
- Gaming Lounges
- Cyber Cafes in the City Center (increasingly rare)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Not legal in Tunisia (strictly regulated to tourist hotels in other cities)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 2,200 TND per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 88,000 TND)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 1,600 TND per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 64,000 TND)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 2,100 TND per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 126,000 TND)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 1,500 TND per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 90,000 TND)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 1,900 TND per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 152,000 TND)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 1,400 TND per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 112,000 TND)
- Corporate Tax
- 15% (Standard rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents (>183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35%
- VAT
- 19% (Standard rate), 7% or 13% for specific services
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No specific CFC rules, but general anti-avoidance measures apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, 'Taxe sur les immeubles bâtis' based on covered area
- Property Transaction Tax
- 6% to 9% registration fee
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; most stay on 90-day tourist entry (UK/EU/USA)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Hub Bizerte (Boulevard Hassan Nouri) - approx. 15 TND/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Le Petit Mousse (Corniche) - quiet mornings, good Wi-Fi, great sea view
- Networking Events
- Bizerte Smart City initiatives or events at the Chamber of Commerce (CCINE)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Bizerte Facebook Group; gatherings usually at Marina Bizerte
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (Available but less frequent than Tunis); Local Yellow Taxis (start at 0.900 TND)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Velorution Bizerte (Community-based rentals and tours)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Plage de Raf Raf or Les Grottes (approx. 20-30 mins by taxi)
- Top Regional Airline
- Tunisair (Operating from Tunis-Carthage Airport, 1 hour away)
- Top International Airline
- Air France, Nouvelair, Lufthansa
- Highway Access
- A4 Motorway connecting Bizerte directly to Tunis (approx. 65km)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Bizerte Railway Station (SNCFT) for trains to Tunis; Louage Station (shared taxis)
- Public Transport Passes
- No digital passes; pay per trip on 'Société Régionale de Transport de Bizerte' (SRTB) buses
- Regional Travel
- Louage (Shared Taxi) to Tunis cost approx. 6 TND
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Clinique Ste Thérèse (Private) or Habib Bougatfa University Hospital
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Espace Bien-être Bizerte (La Corniche)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- California Gym Bizerte (Marina Bizerte) - approx. 120 TND/month
- Laundry Services
- Pressing de la Corniche (Approx. 5 TND per shirt)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Jumia Food or Monresto
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Lablebi (Chickpea soup) or Bizerte-style Couscous with fish
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Le Phénicien (Marina); request 'Salade Méchouia' and 'Ojja' without eggs/meat
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pâtisserie de la Paix (Tunisian sweets and Bambalouni)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Souk el Hout (Fish market) and the Medina daily market
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Jumia.tn
- Grocery Delivery
- Founa.tn or Monoprix delivery
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Marina Bizerte or Hotel bars in La Corniche (e.g., Bizerta Resort)
- Local Brewery
- Celtia (National beer) found at dedicated liquor stores and hotel bars
- Wine Bars
- La Sirène (Corniche) - serves Tunisian wines like Magon
- Street Food Stalls
- Sidi Salem area for 'Casse-croûte Bizertin' (approx. 4 TND)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Le Sport Nautique (French/Mediterranean) - Port de Pêche