Cost of living in Gabès, Tunisia vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Gabès (Tunisia) is 78% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6 Dinar (€1.87) | €16 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6 Dinar (€1.87) | €9 | - 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (€1.22) | €3.67 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.178 Dinar (€0.36) | €0.97 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.070 Dinar (€0.63) | €2.28 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.000 Dinar (€0.31) | €1.87 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.088 Dinar (€1.25) | €5.47 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.281 Dinar (€0.70) | €1.70 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.000 Dinar (€0.31) | €1.22 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.900 Dinar (€0.58) | €1.71 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 Dinar (€4.59) | €7 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.219 Dinar (€0.68) | €2.45 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.534 Dinar (€0.16) | €1.18 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Gabès (Tunisia) is 80% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (€214) | €1,020 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300 Dinar (€92) | €836 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 67 Dinar (€20) | €155 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 266 Dinar (€81) | €779 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar (€76) | €531 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40 Dinar (€12) | €123 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 Dinar (€12) | €29 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,200 Dinar (€367) | €383 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 165 Dinar (€50) | €117 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.100 Dinar (€1.56) | €11 | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.125 Dinar (€0.96) | €10 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Gabès (Tunisia) is 31% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (€31) | €79 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Dinar (€46) | €43 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35 Dinar (€11) | €93 | - 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90 Dinar (€28) | €129 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Gabès (Tunisia) is 78% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,000 Dinar (€3,059) | €23,515 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.650 Dinar (€0.50) | €1.34 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Dinar (€6) | €48 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Gabès (Tunisia) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (€0.92) | €7 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.000 Dinar (€1.53) | €9 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30 Dinar (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.750 Dinar (€1.15) | €3.72 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (€2.14) | €3.39 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.36 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.500 Dinar (€0.46) | €2.40 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.000 Dinar (€1.53) | €22 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Gabès (Tunisia) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 Dinar (€11) | €35 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10 Dinar (€3.06) | €21 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30 Dinar (€9) | €51 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.000 Dinar (€1.53) | €8 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (€1.22) | €3.09 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.000 Dinar (€1.22) | €4.65 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20 Dinar (€6) | €27 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.000 Dinar (€1.53) | €6 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabès (Tunisia) is 72% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €844 (2,758 Dinar) in Gabès.
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