Cost of living in Tunis, Tunisia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 Dinar (£5.46) | £10 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (£2.80) | £6 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.955 Dinar (£1.56) | £3.36 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.307 Dinar (£0.34) | £1.01 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.824 Dinar (£0.74) | £2.86 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.812 Dinar (£0.48) | £1.28 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Dinar (£2.95) | £5.47 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.685 Dinar (£0.97) | £1.94 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.342 Dinar (£0.35) | £0.85 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.806 Dinar (£0.74) | £1.71 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Dinar (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.878 Dinar (£0.76) | £1.78 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.798 Dinar (£0.21) | £0.90 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 72% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,501 Dinar (£394) | £1,801 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 847 Dinar (£223) | £1,197 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 168 Dinar (£44) | £138 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,012 Dinar (£266) | £981 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 560 Dinar (£147) | £609 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212 Dinar (£56) | £131 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (£9) | £17 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 950 Dinar (£249) | £331 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276 Dinar (£72) | £66 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar (£4.58) | £5.73 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (£2.23) | £11 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 5% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Dinar (£40) | £81 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Dinar (£37) | £29 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 Dinar (£78) | £67 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar (£58) | £63 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,110 Dinar (£20,256) | £17,216 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.001 Dinar (£0.53) | £1.21 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32 Dinar (£8) | £52 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 Dinar (£4.53) | £13 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6 Dinar (£1.69) | £3.90 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Dinar (£5.25) | £7 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (£15) | £80 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.718 Dinar (£1.50) | £3.07 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (£2.29) | £1.41 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (£2.24) | £3.30 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.878 Dinar (£0.76) | £1.51 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.199 Dinar (£0.84) | £1.20 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (£2.46) | £12 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 47% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Dinar (£17) | £32 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar (£7) | £23 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85 Dinar (£22) | £89 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 Dinar (£24) | £51 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar (£3.75) | £7 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.591 Dinar (£1.47) | £3.62 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Dinar (£1.61) | £4.40 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,346 Dinar (£354) | £401 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.284 Dinar (£0.07) | £0.17 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 Dinar (£30) | £27 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (£1.92) | £9 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,368 (9,014 Dinar) in Tunis.
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