Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (45元) | 55元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (25元) | 37元 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.686 Dinar (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.376 Dinar (3.25元) | 13元 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.884 Dinar (7元) | 14元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.748 Dinar (4.13元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (24元) | 56元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.436 Dinar (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.508 Dinar (3.56元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.408 Dinar (8元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Dinar (51元) | 119元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.856 Dinar (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.714 Dinar (1.69元) | 10元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,365 Dinar (3,222元) | 7,672元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 734 Dinar (1,733元) | 4,711元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 164 Dinar (387元) | 412元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 876 Dinar (2,067元) | 7,031元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 451 Dinar (1,064元) | 4,064元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 174 Dinar (411元) | 279元 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (77元) | 88元 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 691 Dinar (1,631元) | 2,091元 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 273 Dinar (645元) | 619元 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (37元) | 43元 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (22元) | 41元 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (297元) | 415元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 Dinar (341元) | 211元 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 274 Dinar (646元) | 590元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207 Dinar (488元) | 663元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,129 Dinar (184,458元) | 159,594元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.017 Dinar (4.76元) | 6元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44 Dinar (104元) | 176元 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar (19元) | 30元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (49元) | 36元 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (136元) | 440元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Dinar (28元) | 35元 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.325 Dinar (8元) | 10元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.207 Dinar (8元) | 11元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (24元) | 80元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37 Dinar (87元) | 206元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Dinar (56元) | 98元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (181元) | 743元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69 Dinar (162元) | 429元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar (34元) | 67元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.614 Dinar (11元) | 35元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (16元) | 32元 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (3,149元) | 3,535元 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (0.66元) | 0.68元 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 Dinar (302元) | 481元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (19元) | 23元 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 37% cheaper than in China
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