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El Jem
City in Mahdia, Tunisia
Overview
El Jem is a small, historic city in Tunisia's Mahdia region, best known for its remarkably well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city blends antique ruins, local culture, and the rhythms of everyday Tunisian life, offering a unique glimpse into the country's past and present.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tunisia
Governorate
Mahdia
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Tunis
Coordinates
35.30°, 10.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
19.6°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
46.2°C
Record Low
-1.2°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
360 mm
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.
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