Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tunisia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (Taka 785) | Taka 324 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (Taka 686) | Taka 492 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (Taka 422) | Taka 196 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (Taka 55) | Taka 92 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (Taka 343) | Taka 135 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (Taka 54) | Taka 78 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (Taka 454) | Taka 608 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (Taka 170) | Taka 223 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (Taka 88) | Taka 33 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (Taka 102) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (Taka 1,041) | Taka 1,406 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (Taka 116) | Taka 111 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (Taka 34) | Taka 70 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tunisia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,601 Dinar (Taka 55,428) | Taka 43,758 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (Taka 27,627) | Taka 25,202 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (Taka 6,154) | Taka 3,035 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (Taka 37,650) | Taka 22,952 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (Taka 23,109) | Taka 18,549 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (Taka 15,667) | Taka 7,137 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (Taka 1,067) | Taka 1,213 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (Taka 31,588) | Taka 31,061 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (Taka 13,110) | Taka 17,904 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (Taka 813) | Taka 417 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (Taka 2,553) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tunisia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (Taka 5,026) | Taka 2,410 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (Taka 5,126) | Taka 3,066 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (Taka 9,212) | Taka 6,410 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (Taka 7,650) | Taka 4,273 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tunisia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (Taka 2,779,149) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (Taka 80) | Taka 107 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (Taka 1,413) | Taka 2,440 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tunisia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (Taka 165) | Taka 285 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (Taka 424) | Taka 513 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (Taka 1,921) | Taka 1,500 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (Taka 297) | Taka 425 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Taka 275) | Taka 333 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Taka 294) | Taka 376 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (Taka 115) | Taka 85 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (Taka 108) | Taka 89 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (Taka 285) | Taka 445 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tunisia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (Taka 4,099) | Taka 1,308 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (Taka 748) | Taka 852 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (Taka 2,312) | Taka 1,768 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (Taka 3,975) | Taka 2,051 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (Taka 460) | Taka 999 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (Taka 173) | Taka 248 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (Taka 113) | Taka 564 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (Taka 45,104) | Taka 35,756 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (Taka 1.73) | Taka 2.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (Taka 3,728) | Taka 2,601 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (Taka 346) | Taka 287 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,054 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
34.618
BDT
/
TND
Cost of living in Tunisia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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