How much does a Tunisian employee cost for a European company?

It is often the first question from an HR director or CEO: what does it really cost, all in? Here is a clear breakdown of the total cost of a Tunisian team member for a European company.

The three components of total cost

When using an EOR in Tunisia, the total cost includes:

  • The net salary: set by profile, experience and market rates
  • CNSS social contributions: employer and employee contributions (mandatory)
  • EOR fees: the Employer of Record's management fee for administrative, legal and HR handling

Comparison with France

For the same profile (e.g. an experienced accountant with 5 years of experience), the total cost in France (gross salary + employer contributions) is generally 3 to 5 times higher than the total cost via EOR in Tunisia, for a comparable level of competence on standardised roles.

What is included with YTT

  • Compliant Tunisian employment contract
  • CNSS registration and monthly contributions
  • Payslips and monthly payments
  • IT equipment provided
  • Routine administrative management
  • Monthly invoicing in euros, VAT exempt

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