Cost of living in Tunis, Tunisia vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 67% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Dinar ($8) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar ($3.94) | $11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.955 Dinar ($2.20) | $5.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.307 Dinar ($0.48) | $1.21 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.824 Dinar ($1.04) | $3.92 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.812 Dinar ($0.67) | $4.21 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Dinar ($4.15) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.685 Dinar ($1.36) | $4.37 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.342 Dinar ($0.50) | $2.38 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.806 Dinar ($1.04) | $2.95 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Dinar ($9) | $18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.878 Dinar ($1.06) | $2.37 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.798 Dinar ($0.29) | $2.24 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 80% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,501 Dinar ($554) | $3,253 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 847 Dinar ($313) | $2,659 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 168 Dinar ($62) | $149 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,012 Dinar ($374) | $2,294 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 560 Dinar ($207) | $1,555 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212 Dinar ($78) | $114 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar ($12) | $38 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 950 Dinar ($351) | $329 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276 Dinar ($102) | $128 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar ($3.14) | $37 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Dinar ($56) | $49 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Dinar ($52) | $50 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 Dinar ($109) | $89 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($81) | $112 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 57% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,110 Dinar ($28,480) | $23,712 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.001 Dinar ($0.74) | $0.92 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 Dinar ($12) | $81 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 Dinar ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 63% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6 Dinar ($2.37) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Dinar ($7) | $21 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar ($22) | $110 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.718 Dinar ($2.11) | $7 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar ($3.22) | $3.71 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar ($3.14) | $5.68 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.878 Dinar ($1.06) | $3.57 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.199 Dinar ($1.18) | $1.93 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar ($3.46) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 56% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Dinar ($24) | $50 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar ($10) | $27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85 Dinar ($31) | $202 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 Dinar ($34) | $89 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar ($5.28) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.591 Dinar ($2.07) | $5.70 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Dinar ($2.26) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,346 Dinar ($497) | $436 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.284 Dinar ($0.10) | $0.43 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 Dinar ($42) | $62 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar ($2.76) | $9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 66% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $3,405 (9,218 Dinar) in Tunis.
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