Cost of living in Beja, Tunisia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Beja (Tunisia) is 73% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Dinar (£1.70) | £10 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3.500 Dinar (£0.92) | £6 | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (£1.05) | £3.36 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.075 Dinar (£0.28) | £1.01 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (£0.52) | £2.86 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar (£0.52) | £1.28 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.000 Dinar (£1.31) | £5.47 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.750 Dinar (£0.98) | £1.94 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.100 Dinar (£0.29) | £0.85 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.900 Dinar (£0.24) | £1.71 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 Dinar (£2.23) | £8 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1.950 Dinar (£0.51) | £1.78 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.90 | - | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Beja (Tunisia) is 85% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400 Dinar (£105) | £1,801 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280 Dinar (£73) | £1,197 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40 Dinar (£10) | £138 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250 Dinar (£65) | £981 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 180 Dinar (£47) | £609 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £131 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15 Dinar (£3.93) | £17 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 Dinar (£131) | £331 | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (£65) | £66 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (£1.57) | £5.73 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Beja (Tunisia) is 34% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 Dinar (£10) | £81 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 Dinar (£31) | £29 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 Dinar (£37) | £67 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180 Dinar (£47) | £63 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Beja (Tunisia) is 59% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,000 Dinar (£11,788) | £17,216 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.500 Dinar (£0.39) | £1.21 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Dinar (£15) | £52 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Beja (Tunisia) is 65% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar (£2.10) | £3.90 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35 Dinar (£9) | £80 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 Dinar (£2.88) | £3.07 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.375 Dinar (£1.15) | £1.41 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2.500 Dinar (£0.65) | £3.30 | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.500 Dinar (£0.39) | £1.51 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.800 Dinar (£0.47) | £1.20 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (£0.92) | £12 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Beja (Tunisia) is 65% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (£8) | £32 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (£1.31) | £23 | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (£5.24) | £89 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (£10) | £51 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.500 Dinar (£0.65) | £7 | - 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.000 Dinar (£0.52) | £3.62 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (£0.52) | £4.40 | - 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20 Dinar (£5.24) | £27 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (£1.83) | £9 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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