- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- Spain
- Kairouan
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kairouan, Tunisia compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Kairouan (Tunisia) is 68% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5.000 Dinar (€1.66) | €8 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (€2.32) | €7 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.000 Dinar (€0.66) | €2.90 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.300 Dinar (€0.43) | €0.95 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.600 Dinar (€0.53) | €1.43 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.000 Dinar (€0.33) | €1.80 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 0.800 Dinar (€0.27) | €1.45 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.600 Dinar (€0.20) | €0.89 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.64 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.200 Dinar (€0.73) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.300 Dinar (€0.10) | €0.87 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Kairouan (Tunisia) is 19% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 350 Dinar (€116) | €700 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €475 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €84 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €102 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €37 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €326 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.61 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Kairouan (Tunisia) is 39% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Dinar (€50) | €26 | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Kairouan (Tunisia) is 47% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.700 Dinar (€0.56) | €1.19 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15 Dinar (€4.98) | €32 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Kairouan (Tunisia) is 37% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (€1.00) | €5.41 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Dinar (€13) | €39 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (€1.66) | €2.52 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (€2.66) | €2.77 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.800 Dinar (€0.60) | €1.71 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €12 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kairouan (Tunisia) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €30 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.58 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.57 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €41 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.00 | - | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kairouan (Tunisia) is 37% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,267
(3,815 Dinar)
in Kairouan.
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