Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar (45元) | 43元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (23元) | 37元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Dinar (29元) | 17元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.246 Dinar (4.93元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.320 Dinar (7元) | 16元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.784 Dinar (3.91元) | 9元 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (16元) | 48元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.447 Dinar (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.826 Dinar (4.01元) | 6元 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.588 Dinar (5.68元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (66元) | 97元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.465 Dinar (5.41元) | 9元 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.668 Dinar (1.47元) | 13元 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 73% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,216 Dinar (2,668元) | 13,898元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 709 Dinar (1,556元) | 8,379元 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 96 Dinar (211元) | 462元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576 Dinar (1,263元) | 6,525元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 357 Dinar (784元) | 4,376元 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 130 Dinar (286元) | 516元 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Dinar (71元) | 140元 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (1,952元) | 1,829元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232 Dinar (509元) | 546元 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (38元) | 50元 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (25元) | 66元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (263元) | 511元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 Dinar (319元) | 288元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 265 Dinar (582元) | 654元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 232 Dinar (510元) | 844元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,842 Dinar (168,560元) | 148,501元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.145 Dinar (4.70元) | 8元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136 Dinar (298元) | 206元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (16元) | 28元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (27元) | 27元 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48 Dinar (104元) | 386元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar (29元) | 30元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Dinar (25元) | 19元 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (18元) | 44元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.611 Dinar (5.73元) | 21元 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.070 Dinar (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (20元) | 82元 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (112元) | 260元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 Dinar (46元) | 122元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 76 Dinar (167元) | 417元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (180元) | 319元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 Dinar (19元) | 90元 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.087 Dinar (9元) | 31元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.346 Dinar (10元) | 19元 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (0.33元) | 0.24元 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78 Dinar (172元) | 410元 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (16元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 40% cheaper than in China
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