- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- United States
- Tunis
- Gainesville
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tunis (Tunisia) and Gainesville (United States)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 50% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 10.429 Dinar ($6.31) | $12.50 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.857 Dinar ($2.94) | $6.17 | 52% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 4.571 Dinar ($2.76) | $4.93 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.129 Dinar ($0.68) | $2.55 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.771 Dinar ($1.07) | $2.53 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.667 Dinar ($1.01) | $4 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar ($4.84) | $5 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.429 Dinar ($2.07) | $3.50 | 41% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.522 Dinar ($0.92) | $4.33 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 1.529 Dinar ($0.92) | $1.50 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10.286 Dinar ($6.22) | $11 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.986 Dinar ($1.20) | $1.41 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.200 Dinar ($0.73) | - | - |
| Housing | 42% | ||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 42% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 893 Dinar ($540) | $670 | 19% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 81 Dinar ($49) | $188 | 74% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 46 Dinar ($28) | $40 | 30% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,357 Dinar ($821) | $650 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 192 Dinar ($116) | $90 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8.333 Dinar ($5.04) | $4.75 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5 Dinar ($3.02) | $30 | 90% |
| Clothes | 73% | ||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 73% more expensive than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 126 Dinar ($76) | $32 | 141% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 110 Dinar ($67) | $40 | 66% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 139 Dinar ($84) | $50 | 68% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 96 Dinar ($58) | $45 | 29% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 16% more expensive than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,714 Dinar ($25,833) | $24,200 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.359 Dinar ($0.82) | $0.97 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 38 Dinar ($23) | $15 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 6.826 Dinar ($4.13) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 6% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 9.214 Dinar ($5.57) | $6 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.571 Dinar ($3.37) | $5.25 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6.214 Dinar ($3.76) | $3.25 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.333 Dinar ($3.23) | $2.83 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.500 Dinar ($1.51) | $1.38 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.550 Dinar ($1.54) | $2.25 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar ($4.84) | $11 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 5% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33 Dinar ($19.66) | $30 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8.714 Dinar ($5.27) | $16.67 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37 Dinar ($22) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 99 Dinar ($60) | $50 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 Dinar ($6.05) | $5 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 2.333 Dinar ($1.41) | $3.75 | 62% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 3.143 Dinar ($1.90) | $3.17 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 392 Dinar ($237) | $120 | 97% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.204 Dinar ($0.12) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 56 Dinar ($34) | $30 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 4.857 Dinar ($2.94) | $5 | 41% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 23% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Gainesville
you would need to make just about $1,918
(3,171 Dinar)
in Tunis.