Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Tunis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (C$3.35) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.659 Dinar (C$0.71) | C$1.97 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.059 Dinar (C$1.75) | C$4.31 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.926 Dinar (C$0.83) | C$3.89 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.494 Dinar (C$2.37) | C$10 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.960 Dinar (C$2.57) | C$4.59 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.693 Dinar (C$1.16) | C$3.65 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.212 Dinar (C$1.38) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Dinar (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.004 Dinar (C$1.29) | C$2.55 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.618 Dinar (C$0.27) | C$2.11 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Tunis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,478 Dinar (C$636) | C$2,291 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 945 Dinar (C$407) | C$1,332 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 197 Dinar (C$85) | C$124 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,252 Dinar (C$539) | C$1,235 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 755 Dinar (C$325) | C$875 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 525 Dinar (C$226) | C$68 | + 233% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 945 Dinar (C$407) | C$311 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 Dinar (C$185) | C$140 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (C$3.95) | C$25 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (C$62) | C$57 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Dinar (C$64) | C$41 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Dinar (C$130) | C$105 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 229 Dinar (C$98) | C$117 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,038 Dinar (C$34,461) | C$22,942 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.376 Dinar (C$1.02) | C$1.66 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Dinar (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 Dinar (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.950 Dinar (C$2.13) | C$8 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (C$5.28) | C$22 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 57 Dinar (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (C$3.03) | C$6 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (C$3.74) | C$4.17 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 Dinar (C$4.13) | C$4.59 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.576 Dinar (C$1.97) | C$3.11 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.468 Dinar (C$1.49) | C$2.78 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (C$4.82) | C$20 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Tunis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94 Dinar (C$41) | C$53 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24 Dinar (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 76 Dinar (C$33) | C$135 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (C$4.77) | C$10 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.106 Dinar (C$1.77) | C$4.71 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (C$2.81) | C$7 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,607 Dinar (C$692) | C$647 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.244 Dinar (C$0.11) | C$0.24 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 Dinar (C$50) | C$37 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (C$4.43) | C$11 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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