Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 25 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.231 Dinar (R$ 2.16) | R$ 3.39 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.879 Dinar (R$ 5.04) | R$ 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.785 Dinar (R$ 3.12) | R$ 5.54 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.536 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.403 Dinar (R$ 2.46) | R$ 4.09 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.755 Dinar (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.67 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.983 Dinar (R$ 5.22) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.826 Dinar (R$ 1.45) | R$ 3.40 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,348 Dinar (R$ 2,360) | R$ 3,396 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 713 Dinar (R$ 1,248) | R$ 1,936 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 182 Dinar (R$ 318) | R$ 478 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 708 Dinar (R$ 1,240) | R$ 1,978 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 449 Dinar (R$ 786) | R$ 1,285 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 152 Dinar (R$ 266) | R$ 292 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (R$ 58) | R$ 78 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 689 Dinar (R$ 1,205) | R$ 1,519 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 Dinar (R$ 367) | R$ 437 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 Dinar (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (R$ 220) | R$ 215 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 153 Dinar (R$ 268) | R$ 174 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 Dinar (R$ 520) | R$ 311 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180 Dinar (R$ 314) | R$ 242 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,809 Dinar (R$ 113,465) | R$ 87,529 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.104 Dinar (R$ 3.68) | R$ 4.31 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 Dinar (R$ 45) | R$ 208 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.217 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 18 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Dinar (R$ 34) | R$ 38 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 Dinar (R$ 86) | R$ 239 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.351 Dinar (R$ 5.87) | R$ 16 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.518 Dinar (R$ 4.41) | R$ 5.31 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.966 Dinar (R$ 5.19) | R$ 3.71 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 40 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58 Dinar (R$ 101) | R$ 99 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar (R$ 48) | R$ 51 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (R$ 79) | R$ 234 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (R$ 143) | R$ 178 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.949 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.207 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (R$ 2,335) | R$ 3,010 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.187 Dinar (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.30 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 105 Dinar (R$ 185) | R$ 114 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,453 prices entered by 1,151 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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