Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 87% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (10元) | 42元 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (4.77元) | 34元 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (3.57元) | 15元 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.231 Dinar (0.63元) | 15元 | - 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.879 Dinar (1.47元) | 13元 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.785 Dinar (0.91元) | 8元 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (6元) | 47元 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.536 Dinar (1.81元) | 14元 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.403 Dinar (0.72元) | 5.82元 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.755 Dinar (1.41元) | 5.43元 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar (13元) | 103元 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.983 Dinar (1.53元) | 8元 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.826 Dinar (0.42元) | 14元 | - 97% | |
| Housing | - 89% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 89% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,499 Dinar (767元) | 8,580元 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 713 Dinar (365元) | 4,449元 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 182 Dinar (93元) | 386元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 708 Dinar (363元) | 5,174元 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 449 Dinar (230元) | 3,034元 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 152 Dinar (78元) | 280元 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (17元) | 87元 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 689 Dinar (352元) | 2,283元 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 Dinar (107元) | 525元 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 Dinar (10元) | 38元 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (4.54元) | 50元 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 74% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (64元) | 443元 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 153 Dinar (78元) | 233元 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 Dinar (152元) | 593元 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180 Dinar (92元) | 532元 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 76% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,809 Dinar (33,169元) | 131,184元 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.104 Dinar (1.08元) | 7元 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 Dinar (13元) | 151元 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 90% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.217 Dinar (2.16元) | 32元 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Dinar (10元) | 34元 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 Dinar (25元) | 357元 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.351 Dinar (1.72元) | 40元 | - 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (3.93元) | 50元 | - 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (3.33元) | 33元 | - 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.518 Dinar (1.29元) | 8元 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.966 Dinar (1.52元) | 11元 | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (4.06元) | 74元 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 85% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58 Dinar (29元) | 179元 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar (14元) | 96元 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (23元) | 1,203元 | - 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (42元) | 359元 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (6元) | 67元 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.949 Dinar (2.02元) | 32元 | - 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.207 Dinar (2.66元) | 28元 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (683元) | 3,283元 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.187 Dinar (0.10元) | 0.28元 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 105 Dinar (54元) | 312元 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (3.36元) | 20元 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,889 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 85% cheaper than in China
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