Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.686 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.376 Dinar (R$ 2.66) | R$ 3.95 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.884 Dinar (R$ 5.56) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.748 Dinar (R$ 3.37) | R$ 5.52 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.436 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.508 Dinar (R$ 2.91) | R$ 4.57 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.408 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 5.01 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Dinar (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.856 Dinar (R$ 5.51) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.714 Dinar (R$ 1.38) | R$ 3.46 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,365 Dinar (R$ 2,633) | R$ 3,043 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 734 Dinar (R$ 1,416) | R$ 1,850 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 164 Dinar (R$ 317) | R$ 497 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 876 Dinar (R$ 1,689) | R$ 2,160 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 451 Dinar (R$ 869) | R$ 1,326 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 174 Dinar (R$ 336) | R$ 368 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (R$ 63) | R$ 80 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 691 Dinar (R$ 1,333) | R$ 1,702 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 273 Dinar (R$ 527) | R$ 479 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (R$ 243) | R$ 199 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 Dinar (R$ 279) | R$ 187 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 274 Dinar (R$ 528) | R$ 328 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207 Dinar (R$ 399) | R$ 248 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,129 Dinar (R$ 150,747) | R$ 90,111 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.017 Dinar (R$ 3.89) | R$ 4.69 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44 Dinar (R$ 85) | R$ 222 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (R$ 40) | R$ 41 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (R$ 112) | R$ 214 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Dinar (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.325 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 5.87 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.207 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 4.16 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 45 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37 Dinar (R$ 71) | R$ 92 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Dinar (R$ 46) | R$ 53 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (R$ 148) | R$ 209 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69 Dinar (R$ 133) | R$ 175 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.614 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (R$ 2,573) | R$ 3,612 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.30 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 Dinar (R$ 247) | R$ 116 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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