Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 Dinar (32元) | 46元 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (42元) | 40元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.771 Dinar (4.07元) | 17元 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.909 Dinar (9元) | 18元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.882 Dinar (4.32元) | 11元 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.851 Dinar (9元) | 62元 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.437 Dinar (5.60元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (7元) | 6元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Dinar (75元) | 118元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.251 Dinar (7元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.655 Dinar (1.51元) | 15元 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,471 Dinar (3,379元) | 13,507元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (1,833元) | 7,710元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (408元) | 488元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (2,424元) | 7,095元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (1,508元) | 4,246元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (920元) | 271元 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (78元) | 113元 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (2,044元) | 1,322元 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (870元) | 592元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (44元) | 34元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (169元) | 49元 | + 245% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (334元) | 510元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (349元) | 252元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (547元) | 624元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (508元) | 839元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,423 Dinar (198,544元) | 159,743元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.396 Dinar (5.50元) | 9元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 Dinar (110元) | 198元 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (11元) | 41元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (28元) | 29元 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (134元) | 328元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (14元) | 52元 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (16元) | 45元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (19元) | 36元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (11元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (25元) | 86元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (193元) | 249元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (47元) | 111元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (103元) | 1,566元 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (203元) | 399元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (31元) | 76元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (10元) | 30元 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Dinar (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (2,993元) | 2,783元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (0.11元) | 0.24元 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (249元) | 427元 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (24元) | 24元 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,773 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 37% cheaper than in China
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