Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 20% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Tunis | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Dinar (746 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (783 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (354 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.814 Dinar (79 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.312 Dinar (188 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.003 Dinar (87 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (421 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.893 Dinar (257 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.715 Dinar (118 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.499 Dinar (153 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 Dinar (1,252 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.244 Dinar (142 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.716 Dinar (31 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | - 38% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 6% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,733 Dinar (75,601 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,051 Dinar (45,844 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201 Dinar (8,753 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,252 Dinar (54,622 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 755 Dinar (32,943 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 525 Dinar (22,889 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 401% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (1,306 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 945 Dinar (41,239 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 Dinar (18,697 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (832 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (401 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 4% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (6,322 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Dinar (6,487 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Dinar (13,194 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 229 Dinar (9,972 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 26% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,111 Dinar (3,886,787 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.441 Dinar (106 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 145% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45 Dinar (1,965 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 Dinar (818 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 62% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 8% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.950 Dinar (216 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (534 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 57 Dinar (2,490 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (307 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (379 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 Dinar (418 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.576 Dinar (200 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.468 Dinar (151 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (488 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Tunis | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94 Dinar (4,109 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24 Dinar (1,038 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 76 Dinar (3,330 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (3,557 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (483 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.106 Dinar (179 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (285 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,607 Dinar (70,115 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.244 Dinar (11 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 Dinar (5,055 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (418 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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