- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- United States
- Tunis
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tunis (Tunisia) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 11.143 Dinar ($6.74) | $14.33 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5 Dinar ($3.02) | $7.56 | 60% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 4.571 Dinar ($2.76) | $5.40 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.129 Dinar ($0.68) | $2.78 | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.771 Dinar ($1.07) | $3.48 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.667 Dinar ($1.01) | $4.92 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar ($4.84) | $6.55 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.429 Dinar ($2.07) | $4.46 | 54% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.522 Dinar ($0.92) | $5.10 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 1.529 Dinar ($0.92) | $2.65 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10.286 Dinar ($6.22) | $16.85 | 63% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.986 Dinar ($1.20) | $2.33 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.200 Dinar ($0.73) | $2.94 | 75% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 82% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 875 Dinar ($529) | $3,656 | 86% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 81 Dinar ($49) | $161 | 70% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 42 Dinar ($25) | $53 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,357 Dinar ($821) | $779 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 192 Dinar ($116) | $161 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8.333 Dinar ($5.04) | $12.25 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.857 Dinar ($2.94) | $22 | 87% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 26% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 126 Dinar ($76) | $59 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 110 Dinar ($67) | $40 | 67% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 139 Dinar ($84) | $92 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 96 Dinar ($58) | $118 | 51% |
| Transportation | 59% | ||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 59% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,714 Dinar ($25,833) | $27,674 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.359 Dinar ($0.82) | $1.06 | 22% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 38 Dinar ($23) | $107 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 6.734 Dinar ($4.07) | $16.66 | 76% |
| Personal Care | 56% | ||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 9.214 Dinar ($5.57) | $13.24 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.571 Dinar ($3.37) | $8.07 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6.214 Dinar ($3.76) | $4.92 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.333 Dinar ($3.23) | $5.78 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.500 Dinar ($1.51) | $4.29 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.550 Dinar ($1.54) | $4.28 | 64% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar ($4.84) | $30 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 Dinar ($18.65) | $51 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8.714 Dinar ($5.27) | $26 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37 Dinar ($22) | $296 | 92% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 99 Dinar ($60) | $115 | 48% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 Dinar ($6.05) | $13.97 | 57% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 2.214 Dinar ($1.34) | $4.47 | 70% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 3.429 Dinar ($2.07) | $6.23 | 67% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 392 Dinar ($237) | $157 | 50% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.204 Dinar ($0.12) | $0.34 | 64% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 56 Dinar ($34) | $99 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 4.971 Dinar ($3.01) | $12.45 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,917 prices entered by 910 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 67% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $6,117
(10,114 Dinar)
in Tunis.