Cost of living in Tunisia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Dinar (39元) | 36元 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Dinar (34元) | 37元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (19元) | 13元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.906 Dinar (4.45元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.847 Dinar (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.813 Dinar (7元) | 11元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (19元) | 51元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.927 Dinar (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.663 Dinar (6元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Dinar (14元) | 6元 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 Dinar (83元) | 89元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.369 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.007 Dinar (2.35元) | 12元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,910 Dinar (4,458元) | 15,701元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,032 Dinar (2,407元) | 7,613元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 528 Dinar (1,232元) | 474元 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,091 Dinar (2,546元) | 6,823元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 527 Dinar (1,231元) | 3,937元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 326 Dinar (761元) | 313元 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 Dinar (96元) | 101元 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 728 Dinar (1,698元) | 1,340元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,080 Dinar (2,520元) | 542元 | + 365% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 Dinar (34元) | 35元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (19元) | 48元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68 Dinar (159元) | 415元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Dinar (291元) | 280元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 Dinar (784元) | 574元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115 Dinar (268元) | 717元 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,570 Dinar (174,012元) | 152,522元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.439 Dinar (5.69元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40 Dinar (94元) | 245元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (17元) | 41元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 Dinar (57元) | 45元 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111 Dinar (259元) | 111元 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar (30元) | 47元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (22元) | 44元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (22元) | 32元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.068 Dinar (12元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.793 Dinar (9元) | 12元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 Dinar (27元) | 79元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tunisia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 Dinar (146元) | 225元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29 Dinar (69元) | 110元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar (289元) | 481元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 Dinar (210元) | 253元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Dinar (57元) | 74元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.759 Dinar (13元) | 27元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (17元) | 12元 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,240 Dinar (2,895元) | 3,708元 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.584 Dinar (1.36元) | 1.19元 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 Dinar (272元) | 411元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (22元) | 25元 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,415 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 32% cheaper than in China
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