Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tunisia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (R$ 32) | R$ 34 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (R$ 2.58) | R$ 5.82 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (R$ 2.54) | R$ 8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (R$ 4.17) | R$ 5.65 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (R$ 4.79) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (R$ 49) | R$ 44 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (R$ 5.49) | R$ 9 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (R$ 1.59) | R$ 4.91 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tunisia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,601 Dinar (R$ 2,611) | R$ 3,746 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (R$ 1,301) | R$ 2,500 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (R$ 290) | R$ 587 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (R$ 1,773) | R$ 2,662 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (R$ 1,088) | R$ 1,703 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (R$ 738) | R$ 513 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (R$ 50) | R$ 90 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (R$ 1,488) | R$ 1,987 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (R$ 617) | R$ 631 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (R$ 120) | R$ 21 | + 486% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Tunisia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (R$ 237) | R$ 249 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (R$ 241) | R$ 248 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (R$ 434) | R$ 411 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (R$ 360) | R$ 301 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tunisia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (R$ 130,901) | R$ 115,300 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (R$ 3.79) | R$ 5.57 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (R$ 67) | R$ 228 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tunisia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 21 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 43 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (R$ 90) | R$ 263 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 19 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (R$ 5.40) | R$ 8 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (R$ 5.07) | R$ 5.31 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 55 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tunisia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (R$ 193) | R$ 112 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (R$ 35) | R$ 66 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (R$ 109) | R$ 215 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (R$ 187) | R$ 199 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (R$ 5.33) | R$ 11 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (R$ 2,124) | R$ 4,404 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (R$ 0.08) | R$ 1.31 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (R$ 176) | R$ 125 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,154 prices entered by 1,679 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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