Cost of living in Gabès, Tunisia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabès (Tunisia) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6 Dinar (C$2.86) | C$20 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6 Dinar (C$2.86) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (C$1.87) | C$5.84 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.178 Dinar (C$0.55) | C$1.98 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.070 Dinar (C$0.97) | C$4.48 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.000 Dinar (C$0.47) | C$3.04 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.088 Dinar (C$1.91) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.281 Dinar (C$1.06) | C$4.24 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.000 Dinar (C$0.47) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.900 Dinar (C$0.89) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 Dinar (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.219 Dinar (C$1.04) | C$2.48 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.534 Dinar (C$0.25) | C$1.93 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Gabès (Tunisia) is 82% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (C$327) | C$2,136 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300 Dinar (C$140) | C$1,241 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 67 Dinar (C$31) | C$133 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 266 Dinar (C$124) | C$1,120 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar (C$117) | C$806 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40 Dinar (C$19) | C$66 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 Dinar (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200 Dinar (C$560) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 165 Dinar (C$77) | C$97 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.100 Dinar (C$2.38) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.125 Dinar (C$1.46) | C$25 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Gabès (Tunisia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (C$47) | C$60 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Dinar (C$70) | C$39 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35 Dinar (C$16) | C$98 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90 Dinar (C$42) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Gabès (Tunisia) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,000 Dinar (C$4,669) | C$22,935 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.650 Dinar (C$0.77) | C$1.42 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Dinar (C$9) | C$67 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabès (Tunisia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (C$1.40) | C$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.000 Dinar (C$2.33) | C$22 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30 Dinar (C$14) | C$77 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.750 Dinar (C$1.75) | C$3.85 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (C$3.27) | C$4.28 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.500 Dinar (C$0.70) | C$2.46 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.000 Dinar (C$2.33) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabès (Tunisia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 Dinar (C$16) | C$52 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10 Dinar (C$4.67) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30 Dinar (C$14) | C$96 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.000 Dinar (C$2.33) | C$9 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (C$1.87) | C$5.42 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.000 Dinar (C$1.87) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20 Dinar (C$9) | C$35 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.000 Dinar (C$2.33) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gabès (Tunisia) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,868 (4,002 Dinar) in Gabès.
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