- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Dinar (37元) | 53元 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (21元) | 34元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.886 Dinar (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.296 Dinar (3.01元) | 15元 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.360 Dinar (5.49元) | 16元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.120 Dinar (4.93元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (23元) | 61元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.086 Dinar (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.267 Dinar (2.95元) | 7元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.582 Dinar (6元) | 5.78元 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar (59元) | 111元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.511 Dinar (5.84元) | 8元 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.509 Dinar (3.51元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,761 Dinar (4,094元) | 9,733元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 913 Dinar (2,123元) | 4,487元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 Dinar (786元) | 446元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,176 Dinar (2,734元) | 5,612元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 678 Dinar (1,575元) | 3,578元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar (199元) | 325元 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 Dinar (104元) | 85元 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,144 Dinar (2,659元) | 2,229元 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 Dinar (842元) | 670元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Dinar (63元) | 39元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar (43元) | 38元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 111 Dinar (258元) | 545元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (354元) | 270元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 Dinar (503元) | 612元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149 Dinar (347元) | 685元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,559 Dinar (129,140元) | 143,984元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.859 Dinar (4.32元) | 7元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61 Dinar (142元) | 153元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar (8元) | 27元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Dinar (57元) | 34元 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (109元) | 456元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (63元) | 28元 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (20元) | 37元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (15元) | 37元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.845 Dinar (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.547 Dinar (5.92元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Dinar (32元) | 60元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 Dinar (126元) | 155元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar (43元) | 87元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Dinar (257元) | 749元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (203元) | 368元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Dinar (28元) | 60元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.764 Dinar (11元) | 34元 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar (3,669元) | 3,274元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar (0.84元) | 1.00元 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 89 Dinar (206元) | 300元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar (15元) | 20元 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.324
CNY
/
TND
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,179 prices entered by 650 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 33% cheaper than in China
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