Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Dinar (41元) | 41元 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar (31元) | 38元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.792 Dinar (4.35元) | 14元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.443 Dinar (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.312 Dinar (5.61元) | 10元 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (35元) | 50元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.848 Dinar (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.280 Dinar (5.53元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.775 Dinar (12元) | 7元 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Dinar (65元) | 89元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.417 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.067 Dinar (2.59元) | 13元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,048 Dinar (4,966元) | 11,256元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,006 Dinar (2,440元) | 5,248元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377 Dinar (913元) | 450元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,722 Dinar (4,175元) | 6,564元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 527 Dinar (1,279元) | 3,518元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 277 Dinar (671元) | 296元 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 Dinar (88元) | 100元 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Dinar (2,181元) | 1,460元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 645 Dinar (1,565元) | 553元 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 Dinar (34元) | 43元 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Dinar (60元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67 Dinar (161元) | 418元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 101 Dinar (245元) | 302元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 369 Dinar (895元) | 553元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115 Dinar (278元) | 705元 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,230 Dinar (167,889元) | 137,169元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.997 Dinar (4.84元) | 8元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Dinar (84元) | 228元 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (18元) | 45元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 Dinar (59元) | 59元 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111 Dinar (269元) | 114元 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar (31元) | 67元 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (23元) | 57元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (22元) | 25元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (17元) | 6元 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.793 Dinar (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (26元) | 64元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 Dinar (152元) | 169元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (63元) | 100元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar (300元) | 1,179元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 Dinar (219元) | 320元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Dinar (59元) | 81元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 Dinar (15元) | 28元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (16元) | 19元 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,240 Dinar (3,008元) | 3,680元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.584 Dinar (1.42元) | 0.34元 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Dinar (259元) | 394元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Dinar (48元) | 25元 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 890 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in China
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