Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 55% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 59% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Tunis | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar ($6) | $17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar ($4.42) | $10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($3.34) | $4.57 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.841 Dinar ($0.60) | $0.95 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.868 Dinar ($1.27) | $3.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.663 Dinar ($0.55) | $4.23 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar ($2.90) | $9 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($2.23) | $3.38 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.253 Dinar ($0.74) | $1.38 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.464 Dinar ($1.14) | $2.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Dinar ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.841 Dinar ($0.93) | $2.88 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.668 Dinar ($0.22) | $2.12 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 71% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Tunis | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,081 Dinar ($682) | $2,018 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 986 Dinar ($323) | $1,676 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Dinar ($66) | $188 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,278 Dinar ($419) | $1,477 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 Dinar ($205) | $1,028 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196 Dinar ($64) | $163 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 Dinar ($11) | $53 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 914 Dinar ($300) | $321 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 Dinar ($138) | $158 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Dinar ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar ($2.58) | $25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 23% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Tunis | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 147 Dinar ($48) | $56 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 Dinar ($55) | $34 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 Dinar ($91) | $86 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar ($83) | $117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 34% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Tunis | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,562 Dinar ($30,350) | $22,998 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.364 Dinar ($0.78) | $1.22 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar ($13) | $35 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 Dinar ($6) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 72% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Tunis | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.558 Dinar ($1.82) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 Dinar ($5.27) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 Dinar ($18) | $194 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar ($2.31) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar ($2.88) | $4.74 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Dinar ($3.49) | $5.78 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.576 Dinar ($1.50) | $6 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.171 Dinar ($1.04) | $1.99 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar ($3.55) | $17 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 48% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Tunis | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 Dinar ($32) | $51 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar ($6) | $23 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 Dinar ($17) | $219 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 Dinar ($40) | $107 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar ($4.72) | $10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.785 Dinar ($1.57) | $4.85 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar ($2.40) | $6 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,607 Dinar ($527) | $469 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.244 Dinar ($0.08) | $0.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 Dinar ($46) | $44 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar ($3.24) | $8 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 409 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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