Cost of living in Beja, Tunisia vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Beja (Tunisia) is 69% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Dinar ($2.40) | $13 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3.500 Dinar ($1.29) | $7 | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar ($1.48) | $3.27 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.075 Dinar ($0.40) | $0.79 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar ($0.74) | $2.17 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.74) | $2.93 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.000 Dinar ($1.85) | $5.55 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.750 Dinar ($1.39) | $3.27 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.100 Dinar ($0.41) | $1.63 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.900 Dinar ($0.33) | $2.07 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 Dinar ($3.14) | $14 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1.950 Dinar ($0.72) | $1.70 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.91 | - | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Beja (Tunisia) is 80% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400 Dinar ($148) | $1,253 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280 Dinar ($103) | $936 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40 Dinar ($15) | $166 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250 Dinar ($92) | $989 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 180 Dinar ($66) | $769 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $96 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15 Dinar ($5.54) | $48 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 Dinar ($185) | $299 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar ($92) | $96 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar ($2.22) | $12 | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $20 | - | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Beja (Tunisia) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 Dinar ($15) | $42 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 Dinar ($44) | $33 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 Dinar ($52) | $82 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180 Dinar ($66) | $103 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Beja (Tunisia) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,000 Dinar ($16,620) | $21,300 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.500 Dinar ($0.55) | $0.58 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Dinar ($21) | $48 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Beja (Tunisia) is 71% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar ($2.95) | $7 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35 Dinar ($13) | $131 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 Dinar ($4.06) | $5.89 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.375 Dinar ($1.62) | $2.89 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2.500 Dinar ($0.92) | $4.96 | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.500 Dinar ($0.55) | $3.10 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.800 Dinar ($0.66) | $1.56 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar ($1.29) | $17 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Beja (Tunisia) is 58% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar ($11) | $44 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar ($1.85) | $21 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar ($7) | $124 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar ($15) | $53 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.500 Dinar ($0.92) | $10 | - 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.000 Dinar ($0.74) | $4.89 | - 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar ($0.74) | $4.21 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $432 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20 Dinar ($7) | $34 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar ($2.59) | $6 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beja (Tunisia) is 62% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,500 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,333 (3,609 Dinar) in Beja.
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