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Cost of living in Tunis, Tunisia compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 46% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.770) | Dinar 4.667 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (Dinar 2.614) | Dinar 4.500 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.993 Dinar (Dinar 1.473) | Dinar 3.250 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.300 Dinar (Dinar 0.384) | Dinar 1.000 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.180 Dinar (Dinar 0.643) | Dinar 1.100 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.259 Dinar (Dinar 0.666) | Dinar 0.600 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (Dinar 2.429) | Dinar 4.000 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.889 Dinar (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 1.100 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.288 Dinar (Dinar 0.380) | Dinar 1.500 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.980 Dinar (Dinar 0.584) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 Dinar (Dinar 2.949) | Dinar 10 | - 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.271 Dinar (Dinar 0.670) | Dinar 1.000 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.200 Dinar (Dinar 0.354) | Dinar 0.531 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 25% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 945 Dinar (Dinar 279) | Dinar 400 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 572 Dinar (Dinar 169) | Dinar 225 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 190 Dinar (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 524 Dinar (Dinar 155) | Dinar 350 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 320 Dinar (Dinar 94) | Dinar 250 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 88 Dinar (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41 Dinar (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,135 Dinar (Dinar 335) | Dinar 250 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 239 Dinar (Dinar 70) | Dinar 95 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Dinar (Dinar 4.286) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar (Dinar 5.541) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 15% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 128 Dinar (Dinar 38) | Dinar 80 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 105 Dinar (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 157 Dinar (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 32% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,200 Dinar (Dinar 14,510) | Dinar 8,000 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.719 Dinar (Dinar 0.507) | Dinar 0.750 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Dinar (Dinar 8) | Dinar 30 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 Dinar (Dinar 5.191) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 2% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6 Dinar (Dinar 1.900) | Dinar 2.500 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 Dinar (Dinar 5.429) | Dinar 6 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Dinar (Dinar 1.981) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (Dinar 2.543) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Dinar 2.041) | Dinar 2.500 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.881 Dinar (Dinar 0.850) | Dinar 1.000 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.597 Dinar (Dinar 0.766) | Dinar 2.000 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 Dinar (Dinar 10) | Dinar 3.000 | + 241% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 0% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 Dinar (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10 Dinar (Dinar 2.949) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 92 Dinar (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (Dinar 3.300) | Dinar 2.000 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.000 Dinar (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 1.000 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 0.885) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,427 Dinar (Dinar 421) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (Dinar 0.044) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.600 Dinar (Dinar 1.652) | Dinar 2.100 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 25% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 825
(2,796 Dinar)
in Tunis.
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